Notre Dame marks 75th anniversary of Father Peyton’s rosary rally, honors his life, ministry

Notre Dame marks 75th anniversary of Father Peyton’s rosary rally, honors his life, ministry

On Oct. 22, 1950, Father Peyton's outdoor rosary rally on campus drew over 22,000 people, who processed across campus into the football stadium for the rally.

Notre Dame honors Fr. Peyton, 75 years after rosary rally

NOTRE DAME, Ind. (OSV News) — On Sept. 7, a crowd assembled outdoors on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, near the steps of Bond Hall. In recent years on home football game weekends, the university’s marching band performs on these steps before heading to the stadium for the game. But on this sunny Sunday afternoon, the gathering had nothing to do with football. Catholics from the South Bend area as well as students and university offi…

Notre Dame marks 75th anniversary of Father Peyton's rosary rally, honors his life, ministry - Catholic Review

NOTRE DAME, Ind. (OSV News) — On Sept. 7, a crowd assembled outdoors on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, near the steps of Bond Hall. In recent years on home football game weekends, the university’s marching band performs on these steps before heading to the stadium for the game. But on this sunny Sunday afternoon, the gathering had nothing to do with football. Catholics from the South Bend area as well as students and university offi…

Notre Dame marks 75th anniversary of Father Peyton's rosary rally, honors his life, ministry - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper

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