Indiana Gov. Holcomb to speak at Notre Dame Trail kickoff | 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 › Indiana Gov. Holcomb to speak at Notre Dame Trail kickoff Indiana Gov. Holcomb to speak at Notre Dame Trail kickoff Published: July 31, 2017 Author: Notre Dame News Notre Dame Trail Eric J. Holcomb, governor of Indiana, will attend the opening ceremony of the Notre Dame Trail, a two-week pilgrimage celebrating the 175th anniversary of the University of Notre Dame. The Notre Dame Trail begins Aug. 13 (Sunday) in Vincennes, Indiana. Accompanied by Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., Holcomb will deliver a brief address at 8:30 p.m. at a dinner in Kimmell Park. He will also place stamps in the Notre Dame Trail passports of the 32 pilgrims journeying more than 300 miles from Vincennes to South Bend in commemoration of the path traversed by Notre Dame founder Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., and the Holy Cross Brothers in November 1842. The Notre Dame Trail will culminate Aug. 26 in a three-mile walk from South Bend’s Howard Park to the Notre Dame 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 trail.nd.edu. Contact: Amanda Skofstad, Office of Media Relations, 574-631-4313, skofstad@nd.edu Posted In: University News Faith Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related September 22, 2022 In memoriam: Rev. Richard Warner, C.S.C., longtime leader for Notre Dame, Congregation of Holy Cross August 09, 2022 de Nicola Center, McGrath Institute to host webinar series on caring for women and children after Dobbs May 13, 2022 Standing in solidarity: Notre Dame expands partnership with Ukrainian Catholic University March 01, 2022 University of Notre Dame participates in Church’s Synod on Synodality January 25, 2022 Hundreds gather to observe Notre Dame Day for Life 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