Snapshots of spring

The month in photos, April 2025

By University of Notre Dame

May 5^th, 2025

He is risen.

The Easter Triduum is the time of the Church’s liturgical year when we celebrate the Passion, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

April 17: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. (Photo by Michael Caterina)

April 17: Foot washing at the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. (Photo by Michael Caterina)

April 18: The cross is unveiled during Good Friday services in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. (Photo by Michael Caterina)

April 18: Stained glass visible through an empty tabernacle during Good Friday services in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. (Photo by Michael Caterina)

April 19: The Paschal Fire during the Easter Vigil Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. (Photo by Michael Caterina)

April 19: The Basilica of the Sacred Heart is lit by candles during the Easter Vigil Mass. (Photo by Michael Caterina)

April 19: A Baptism during the Easter Vigil Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. (Photo by Michael Caterina)

April 21: Rev. Pete McCormick, C.S.C., celebrates the evening Easter Mass in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. (Photo by Matt Cashore)

April 19: The crucifix with yellow drapery at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. (Photo by Michael Caterina)

Mourning Pope Francis

After Pope Francis passed away April 21, the Notre Dame community gathered for memorial Masses and Rosary prayers.

April 21: University of Notre Dame President Emeritus Rev. Edward “Monk” Malloy, C.S.C., reflects on the life of Pope Francis during his homily at the mid-day Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. (Photo by Matt Cashore)

April 22: Rosary at the Grotto in honor of Pope Francis. (Photo by Matt Cashore)

April 21: A photo of Pope Francis on display at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in observance of the pope’s death announced earlier that morning. (Photo by Matt Cashore)

Holy Half Marathon

More than 2,000 runners participated in the charity 13.1-mile trek around campus on a sunny Saturday morning.

April 12: Runners pass the Main Building during the Holy Half Marathon. (Photo by Matt Cashore)

April 12: Runners are cheered on by friends. (Photo by Matt Cashore)

April 12: Runners arrive at a water station. (Photo by Matt Cashore)

Football: Not just for fall

The Shirt was unveiled on the eve of the annual Blue-Gold spring football game.

April 11: Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, right, looks at the design on the back of cornerback Christian Gray’s shirt during the unveiling of The Shirt on the Library Lawn. (Photo by Michael Caterina)

April 12: Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman leads the team onto the field during the spring Blue-Gold Game. (Photo by Michael Caterina)

April 12: Leprechaun McKenna greets a fan during the Blue-Gold Game. (Photo by Michael Caterina)

April 12: Wide receiver Leo Scheidler (82) makes a catch over cornerback Mickey Brown (48) during the Blue-Gold Game at Notre Dame Stadium. (Photo by Michael Caterina)

Center stage

The Department of Film, Television, and Theatre produced the show Eurydice in the Philbin Studio Theatre at DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, and the Notre Dame Dance Company hosted its Spring Showcase in Washington Hall in April.

April 7: A dress rehearsal for the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre’s production of Eurydice. (Photo by Michael Caterina)

April 7: A dress rehearsal for the FTT production of Eurydice. (Photo by Michael Caterina)

April 10: The Notre Dame Dance Company Spring Showcase at Washington Hall. (Photo by Michael Caterina)

Fisher floats on

The Fisher Regatta continued in 2025 despite the demolition of the hall. Participants try to paddle makeshift rafts across St. Mary’s Lake in the fundraising event.