University of Notre Dame President , joined with the campus community in mourning the passing of sophomore Spencer Vermeule from Cambridge, Massachusetts, who died Saturday (March 2) in a car accident in Elkhart County.
鈥淲e are deeply saddened by Spencer鈥檚 tragic death,鈥� Father Jenkins said. 鈥淥n behalf of the entire Notre Dame community, I extend our deepest sympathies to the Vermeule family, and offer prayers of comfort and peace to Spencer鈥檚 family, friends and all who knew and loved him.鈥�
The Elkhart County Sheriff鈥檚 Department is investigating the accident.
The and are both available to offer their support to students and others within the Notre Dame community. A memorial mass will be held Tuesday (March 5) at 9 p.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Father Jenkins will preside, and Assistant Vice President for Campus Ministry, , will preach. All are welcome to attend. For those who wish to attend virtually, the Mass will be live-streamed and can be.
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