Farley Hall
Dedicated to Rev. John “Pop” Farley, C.S.C., standout Notre Dame student-athlete and former rector of Walsh and Sorin Halls, Farley Hall was the first residence hall constructed after World War II as the result of increased need for student housing. Former Notre Dame President, Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C., served as the hall’s first rector. Converted to a women’s hall in 1973, Farley annually celebrates its namesake’s birthday through Pop Farley Week, which includes a skit night, a visit to Farley’s grave, hall decorating, and a hall dance. The hall also hosts Be Fine Day in which the women of Farley celebrate their inner beauty and distinctive talents. Farley was last named Women’s Hall of the Year in 2016-2017 and was home to former Notre Dame President Rev. Edward “Monk” Malloy, C.S.C.; NBC News Medical Correspondent, Bob Arnot; and United States Circuit Judge of the US Court of Appeals, Ann Williams.
Rector
Tricia McCarthy
Tricia grew up in Denver, Colorado where she learned to love the outdoors and appreciate the beauty of God's creation. She attended Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa majoring in Mathematics and Religious Studies. At Loras, she was actively involved in Campus Ministry, served as an R.A., and was on the golf team. It was during this time she felt the Lord calling her to ministry and chose to continue her education through the Notre Dame Echo Program where she earned a master’s degree in Theology. Feeling drawn to journey with young adults she has worked in college campus ministry in North Carolina and Indiana. During her free time, she enjoys anything outdoors, wearing her chacos, befriending dogs, reading, dinosaurs, and has recently taken up running.
In reflecting on joining Residence Life as a Rector, Tricia said: “I am so excited to journey with the fine women of Farley Hall and live life with them! I am honored to be a part of one of the hallmarks of the Notre Dame experience. Community life is something that I have always been drawn to and has greatly shaped my faith and who I am. I love the comradery and joy that community life brings, and how it inevitably challenges us to grow and explore our own identity, beliefs, and how we can transform the world. I am looking forward to getting to know the women of Farley Hall, their traditions, and growing together in faith and fellowship."
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Hall Stats
- Approximate Capacity
- 215
- Number of Sections
- 7
- Year Established
- 1942
- Quad
- North
- Sex
- Female
- Chapel
- St. John the Evangelist
- Number of Floors
- 4
- Number of Rooms
- 103
- Elevator
- Yes
- Air Conditioning
- No
- Nickname/Mascot