Graduate Mass & Blessing

Friday, May 16, 2025 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Location
Basilica of the Sacred Heart, 101 Basilica Dr, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA
Description
All masters and doctoral students graduating this year, along with their family, friends, and faculty, are invited to join the Graduate School, Campus Ministry, and Graduate Student Life for a Mass in celebration of their success. Mass will include a welcome from the Dean of the Graduate School, and a special blessing for our graduates as they prepare to journey forth.

All people, of all faith traditions, are welcome!

Liturgical music will be provided by graduating students in the Sacred Music Program:
Joe Balistreri, DMA, Organ, 2025
Vivian Ng, MSM, Conducting, 2025

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