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Morrissey Hall

Established in 1925 on the South Quad of the University of Notre Dame, Morrissey Manor (aka Morrissey Hall) is one of the campus's most architecturally distinct and storied men’s residence halls. Named after the university’s seventh president, Rev. Andrew Morrissey, C.S.C., the building is renowned for its elaborate masonry and iconic "Manor" tower, which houses some of the smallest but most character-building rooms on campus. The hall’s identity is deeply rooted in its motto "Brothers made by the same God destined for the same glory" and its shield representing the cross of Saint Andrew, which features symbols representing scholarship, faith, brotherhood, and sportsmanship. The Manor has long maintained a reputation for fierce hall pride “Long Live The Manor!!” and unique traditions, such as “Game Watch” where thousands of members from the student body gather on the South Quad to watch The Irish play their first away game of the season. Other signature events include the Manor Medallion Hunt, Morrissey Football League, and the late-night restaurant, “Yaz’s,” honoring former Notre Dame student-athlete and Boston Red Sox baseball player Carl Yastrzemski. In recent years, the Manor has balanced its rich heritage with modernization following a major selective renovation completed in 2019. Morrissey created functional common spaces such as the study lounge known as “The Trenches" and social hubs on each floor where students build community in the “Center Lounges.” The Manor features the Little Flower Chapel, donated by the Kevin Holtz Family, whose patroness saint is Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.