Dia de los Muertos Photo Submission Invitation! (Due by Oct. 30)

October 28, 2024

Día de los Muertos is a time to remember, honor, and welcome home the souls of the dead, particularly loved ones that have passed. Campus Ministry and the Latinx Student Union (LSU) are collaborating to set up an Ofrenda in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. We invite you to submit photos of loved ones who have passed to commemorate and honor them through inclusion in the Ofrenda . Submissions from everyone are welcome, regardless of your cultural background.

\We encourage you to stop by the Chapel of Christ the Teacher over the weekend of November 1 to look at and learn more about the Ofrenda.

Images with a 4×6 sizing/orientation are optimal for display.

Please be sure to submit your photos by this Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the link below.

Checkout the Campus Ministry Instagram for more info about the upcoming Spanish Mass on Sunday, November 3 to continue the Dia de los Muertos celebration.

Questions can be directed to LSU staff advisor Lupita Zamora-Resendiz (zamorare@up.edu).

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