The University of Notre Dame鈥檚 , , and have collaborated to co-sponsor a weekend of service, prayer and learning for students, alumni, faculty and friends of the University in Rome.
More than 30 participants will take part in a full slate of events in celebration of the life and ministry and of Brother Andr茅 Bessette, C.S.C., the first saint of the . Bessette will be canonized, along with five others by on Sunday (Oct. 17).
Weekend events include:
- The premiere of a film produced by Salt and Light Television, Canada
- Service projects with the Missioners of Charity and the SAnt鈥橢gidio Community in imitation of Brother Andr茅鈥檚 ministry
- Lecture by Professor Kathleen Cummings of Notre Dame鈥檚 on 鈥淐anonization in the American Context鈥�
- Celebration dinner in the Trattoria degli Amici, a restaurant ministry of the Sant鈥橢gidio community with people with disabilities
- A prayer vigil with pilgrims from around the world at Sant鈥橝ndrea della Valle Church
- The Canonization Mass and ceremony at St. Peter鈥檚 Square on Sunday morning
Student participants currently studying abroad in Notre Dame programs in Europe will join faculty, staff and alumni based in both the United States and in Europe for these events. The weekend is planned in collaboration with the Congregation of Holy Cross, the ND Club of Europe, the ND Club of Rome, the , the , and the Cushwa Center.
Contact: Rosie McDowell, director of community-based learning outreach, Europe