Chris Kavanagh
As the youngest of six kids, family and teamwork are everything to men’s lacrosse captain Chris Kavanagh. He followed in his older brothers’ footsteps to Notre Dame, and it was their family he looked for in the crowd as he and his brother Pat led the Fighting Irish to win the first two national championships in Notre Dame’s history.
“When we won our second national championship this spring, my brother Pat was the first person I looked for. It was our last game together at Notre Dame, and we made it count. Our family was in the stands. As much as I wanted to share that moment with my teammates, I wanted to share it with my family just as much. Without them constantly pushing me, I would not be in my current position. My success is their success.”
During Advent, we reflect on the long and challenging journey Mary and Joseph undertook on their trip to Bethlehem, traveling on dusty, crowded roads and searching door to door for a place to stay. Yet despite these struggles, they ultimately found rest in one another and the joy of their new family. Their story reveals what is true for all of us — that with hard work and the love of those closest to us, we can achieve the most meaningful outcomes.
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And the Lord said WOW !
I love this . Thank you
Awesome story Chris! U truly inspire us as to the importance of family!! The importance of our own family and the importance our Catholic family!!
Continue to enjoy your journey at ND as much as I enjoyed my faith filled journey at ND!! Ken ‘83
Thnx Pat for reminding us how much faith and family mean in our life
Way to go Chris❗️That’s awesome man❗️
ND ‘72☘️
Kavanagh Family, THANK YOU….Beat IU….Go IRISH!!!!
Congratulations Chris on recognizing what is of utmost importance in your life- the love, strength, safety and unbreakable bonds you have with your amazing family. May God Bless you on your final semester at Notre Dame! Merry Christmas!
Chris, thank you for such an inspiring, amazing story. Your idea of the Holy Family serving as the model for what family should be in our own lives hit the back of the net! Christ’s call to us to put faith and love first is the cornerstone of any family, and is so very evident in yours. Continued blessings!
Wonderful video, Chris! Merry Christmas to all!
Family is everything Chris, never forget that. Your mom telling you boys
Thank You, says it all !❤️
Merry Christmas Chis..
Just beautiful Chris. Keep on being you. Enjoy the journey and keep giving it away. Merry Christmas. M Clarke
Thank you Mr and Mrs Kavanaugh for raising such wonderful children that are role models for so many in this world. FAMILY IS EVERYTHING!
Merry Christmas to all of you.
Buddy Walker (Liz Leonard’s brother)