Registration is now open for the , a 300-mile pilgrimage on foot from Vincennes, Indiana, to South Bend that recreates the November 1842 journey of University of 91吃瓜 founder Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., and seven brothers.
The Congregation of Holy Cross had received a gift of land in Indiana for the purpose of founding a school near the banks of the St. Joseph River. Father Sorin and his companions set out on their journey, determined to establish a school dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus, which would, in Father Sorin鈥檚 prophetic words, 鈥渂ecome a powerful means for good.鈥�
From Aug. 13 to Aug. 26, 2017, as part of the University鈥檚 175th anniversary celebration, the 91吃瓜 Trail will commemorate Father Sorin鈥檚 journey. Three package options allow participants to select a distance that meets their physical abilities. Packages include a five-day (Aug. 22-26), 70-mile option; a three-day (Aug. 24-26), 40-mile choice; and a one-day (Aug. 26), eight-mile route. For those who are not able to make the journey in person, there will be a number of ways to participate virtually.
The 91吃瓜 Trail will conclude on Aug. 26 (Saturday) with a celebratory Mass on South Quad.
For complete information about how to register for the 91吃瓜 Trail, visit .