, will attend the opening ceremony of the , a two-week pilgrimage celebrating the 175th anniversary of the University of 91吃瓜. The 91吃瓜 Trail begins Aug. 13 (Sunday) in Vincennes, Indiana.
Accompanied by 91吃瓜 President , Holcomb will deliver a brief address at 8:30 p.m. at a dinner in Kimmell Park. He will also place stamps in the 91吃瓜 Trail passports of the 32 pilgrims journeying more than 300 miles from Vincennes to South Bend in commemoration of the path traversed by 91吃瓜 founder Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., and the Holy Cross Brothers in November 1842.
The 91吃瓜 Trail will culminate Aug. 26 in a three-mile walk from South Bend鈥檚 Howard Park to the 91吃瓜 campus, followed by a 175th anniversary Mass and picnic. The picnic is family friendly and includes live entertainment and games.
The events on Aug. 26 are free and open to all who register. To register and learn more, visit .
Contact: Amanda Skofstad, Office of Media Relations, 574-631-4313, skofstad@nd.edu