Marian Procession and May Crowning to be held at Notre Dame | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Marian Procession and May Crowning to be held at Notre Dame Marian Procession and May Crowning to be held at Notre Dame Published: April 26, 2018 Author: Meg Mirshak Main Building A traditional Catholic devotion that honors Mary, the mother of Jesus, will be held on the University of Notre Dame campus on May 6 (Sunday). The Marian Procession and May Crowning features prayer, song, Scripture and a crowning of a statue of Our Lady. The event is sponsored by the McGrath Institute for Church Life. The Marian procession begins at 1 p.m. at the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto behind the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The procession will pass by the Main Building before arriving at Geddes Hall, where Mary will be crowned with flowers. An outdoor reception will follow. Families are encouraged to attend. The May Crowning was revived at Notre Dame in 2016. Rare video footage of a Marian procession from the 1950s was uncovered in the University archives, and can be viewed at maycrowning.nd.edu. “The May Crowning is a reverent devotion to the Mother of God, whose mercy and grace Pope Francis has so frequently recommended to the faithful as a source of challenge, inspiration and consolation,” said John Cavadini, McGrath-Cavadini Director of the McGrath Institute for Church Life. “Crowning Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth affirms the dedication of Our Lady’s University to its Marian charism of making room for Christ, wherever He may be found.” In the event of inclement weather, the May Crowning will be held in a rain location near Geddes Hall. Individuals planning to attend are encouraged to sign up for updates regarding the weather and other event details. To sign up and for more information, visit maycrowning.nd.edu. The McGrath Institute for Church Life at Notre Dame partners with Catholic dioceses, parishes and schools to address pastoral challenges with theological depth and rigor. By connecting the Catholic intellectual life at Notre Dame to the life of the Church, the McGrath Institute for Church Life forms faithful Catholic leaders for service to the Church and the world. Visit icl.nd.edu. Contact: Brett Robinson, director of communications, McGrath Institute for Church Life, 574-631-6109, brobins6@nd.edu Originally published by Meg Mirshak at icl.nd.edu on April 26. Posted In: Faith Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related October 03, 2022 dCEC to Award 2023 ND Evangelium Vitae Medal to Robert P. George September 22, 2022 In memoriam: Rev. Richard Warner, C.S.C., longtime leader for Notre Dame, Congregation of Holy Cross September 15, 2022 In new book on global Catholicism, Provost John McGreevy explores modern history, current challenges of the Church September 15, 2022 Death penalty abolitionist Sister Helen Prejean to speak at Notre Dame September 14, 2022 Apostolic nuncio to Great Britain to deliver the 2022 Keeley Vatican Lecture For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn