New Archival Videos on the Père Murray Legacy Channel

The Notre Dame Museum & Archives is proud to announce the launch of a new series of videos now available on the Père Murray Legacy Channel on YouTube. Featuring clips curated from decades of school history, these videos offer a glimpse into the people, events, and moments that have shaped our Notre Dame story.

Whether you’re revisiting familiar faces or discovering the past for the first time, we invite you to explore this growing digital archive and celebrate the legacy that continues to inspire.

 

Father David Bauer (1924-1988) was a catholic priest and historic figure in Canadian ice hockey and education. In addition to playing a crucial role in forming the 1964 Canadian national Olympic hockey team, he also became the national team manager and coach in the 1968 Olympics.

Père Murray and Father David Bauer were friends who had a deep bond built on mutual respect. Both priests shared similar philosophies and were dedicated to integrating education, faith, and sports. Through their unified vision, they left a significant legacy in Canadian hockey, nurturing numerous young student-athletes and shaping many professional athletes and influential leaders in society. Father Bauer visited Wilcox often and influenced two of his former Team Canada players, Terry O’Malley and Barry MacKenzie, to join the Notre Dame family.

The principles established by Fathers Bauer and Murray continue to be upheld at Notre Dame today – the College remains committed to developing students with admirable character, devout faith, and exceptional athletic talent.

In 1975, Martin Kenney was recruited by Fred Hill to save Notre Dame College, which was on the verge of ruin following the death of Père Murray. Despite second thoughts, Martin and his wife Lynne, headed out West with the family in tow to take on the challenge. He served as the President from 1975 to 1991, playing a crucial role in reviving the College and transforming it into one of Canada’s most respected independent educational institutions.

He did not do it alone, but with his wife Lynne at his side and the brilliant hiring of Barry MacKenzie and Terry O’Malley he established the school as a recruiting ground for the National Hockey League. On top of that, he continued to foster Père Murray’s ideals of a small college known for its strong academic programs, athletic excellence, and spiritual development.

In recognition of his contributions, Martin Kenney was awarded the status of Honorary Life Member of Notre Dame in 1996. His legacy at Notre Dame College continues to be remembered and celebrated years after his passing in 2010.

Ever wonder why some of the Notre Dame teams are named the Argos? The story begins when Father Murray established the Regina Argos Club in Regina during his time there in the 1920’s. Moving the Argos to Wilcox and having the Sisters of St. Louis accept them in their school was really the beginning of Notre Dame.

Taken from Père Murray and the Hounds by Jack Gorman:

The Argos name is still used today in Notre Dame athletics. In recent years, the U18 AAA male hockey program had two teams, one of them named the Hounds and the other named the Argos. Currently, the school’s female club volleyball team is named the Argos. The school’s mascot, Argo, is known to make appearances at many games and school activities.

Enjoy this 4-minute clip about the Argos from Tony Cashman’s “Murray of Notre Dame” play.

Watch for more videos coming soon...!