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Day of the Dead

Campus Ministry Day of The Dead Altar, Mass

October 23, 2020

Día de los Muertos is a special day of the year when family, friends, and loved ones who have passed away are remembered with gratitude and joy. It is a tradition that its origins in Aztec rituals and has grown to merge with Catholic and Christian celebrated in places throughout North America and Latin American countries. On this day, many families and communities build Ofrendas (altars) in honor of their loved ones. These altares are decorated with photos, flowers, religious symbols, and sometimes food or objects that remind people of the person who has died.

This October, Campus Ministry will build a Day of the Dead altar to commemorate and celebrate the special people in our lives who have died. We invite everyone, regardless of faith and background, to send us a digital photo of any family or friends that you have lost. We will be placing these on our Day of the Dead altar which will be present in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher from Thursday, October 29 through Friday, November 6.  There will also be a Mass for all deceased members of the UP campus community streamed from the Chapel of Christ the Teacher at 5 p.m. on All Souls Day, Monday, November 2.

For the Day of the Dead altar, please send the photos (and names) to Br. Pablo Quan, C.S.C., at quanlope@up.edu.

For the Mass on All Souls Day (5 p.m., 11/2/20) the stream will come through on the Campus Ministry YouTube Channel using this link.

Filed Under: 10-19-2020, 10-26-2020, Campus Ministry, Campus Services Tagged With: Br. Pablo Quan, C.S.C., Campus Ministry, Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead Celebration, Oct. 29

October 23, 2015

dayofdeadAll faculty and staff and their families are welcome to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” on Thursday, October 29, from 5 to 7 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. The event is free and open to students and neighbors as well. Activities will include arts and crafts, music, dancing, and more.

For more information contact Bethany Sills, student activities, at 7470 or sills@up.edu.

Filed Under: 10-26-2015, Events, Student Activities Tagged With: Bethany Sills, Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead Celebration, Oct. 30

October 27, 2014

dayofdeadAll faculty and staff and their families are welcome to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” on Thursday, October 30, from 6 to 8 p.m., in St. Mary’s Student Center lounge. The event is free and open to students and neighbors as well. Activities will include arts and crafts, music, dancing, and more.

For more information contact Bethany Sills, student activities, at 7470 or sills@up.edu.

Filed Under: 10-27-2014, Campus Services, Student Activities Tagged With: Bethany Sills, Day of the Dead, Student Activities

Day of the Dead Celebration

October 25, 2013

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Día de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”), Mexico’s colorful and festive holiday to honor departed loved ones, will be recreated on campus  on Friday, November 1, 6-8 p.m., in St. Mary’s Student Center lounge, according to Bethany Sills, student activities. The celebration will include music, dance, arts and crafts, and snacks. All University community members (as well as neighbors) are invited to attend and participate in craft tables. Family members, including children are welcome. For more information contact Sills at 8198 or multiculturalprograms@up.edu.

Filed Under: 10-21-2013, 10-28-2013, Campus Services, Events, Student Activities Tagged With: Bethany Sills, Day of the Dead, Student Activities

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