At the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, US, every football game ends not just with celebration, but with reverence. The team and fans join in singing “Notre Dame, Our Mother,” the university’s official alma mater, in honor of Mary, the Blessed Virgin. Composed in 1930 for the dedication of Notre Dame Stadium, the song features music by band director Joseph Casasanta and lyrics by the university’s president Rev. Charles O'Donnell, C.S.C. Addressed to both the university and its heavenly patrone

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3.4K views · 2.5K reactions | The seasons may change, but the beauty of Our Mother remains. ✨ The 2025 Notre Dame Christmas Ornament, ‘Notre Dame, Our Mother’, is available for purchase. Don’t miss the chance to bring a bit of the Dome home. Order yours today ➡️ https://go.nd.edu/e2c231 | Notre Dame Alumni Association | Facebook

108K views · 262 reactions | "I thought the body of the cathedral could be charred and destroyed, but the spirit of the cathedral still lives." In our newest documentary, "Saving Notre Dame," National Geographic was granted exclusive access into the cathedral—just days after the fire. Be sure to watch the special tonight at 7/6c. | National Geographic History | Facebook