"Notre Dame, Our Mother" is the official song of the University of Notre Dame, a private Catholic research university in Notre Dame, Indiana. The song is addressed to "Notre Dame", a reference to both the university and its patroness and namesake, Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Joseph Casasanta, a 1923 Notre Dame graduate, composed the song. It was first performed publicly in fall 1931.
Charles O'Donnell, president of the university at the time of composition, wrote the song's lyrics in honor of Mary. It is part of the post-game show of the Band of the Fighting Irish and is the traditional conclusion to Notre Dame sporting events and major religious services. [1]
