The Office of Campus Ministry at Notre Dame will host a special musical celebration to honor the one year anniversary of Father Hesburgh’s death. All are invited to attend the Father Hesburgh Memorial Concert. Music will be performed by the Notre Dame Liturgical Choir, Folk Choir, Celebration Choir, Basilica Schola and Coro Primavera. Words of remembrance will also be offered by Rev. Austin Collins, C.S.C., religious superior of Congregation of Holy Cross priests and brothers at Notre Dame and a longtime friend of Father Hesburgh. The free concert will be streamed live online here.
Father Hesburgh served as president at Notre Dame for 35 years, among the longest terms of presidents of American colleges and universities. He was a prominent figure in higher education, public service and the Catholic Church, and the first person from higher education to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.