Catholic Campus Ministry Homecoming tailgate celebrates community and connection

CCM alumni, students and community members celebrated Homecoming & Reunion Weekend with heartfelt reunions, a new snack creation and belonging.

family with stroller chat with others
Alumni returning for their fifth year reunion chat with Catholic Life staff members Father Peter Tremblay and Trung Huynh-Duc, director of Catholic Life.

The Elon Catholic Campus Ministry Homecoming tailgate welcomed the arrival of fall with a heartfelt celebration of community.

The gathering brought together alumni, students, parents and community members, fostering a sense of belonging. Hosted by the CCM Servant Leaders, the tailgate was filled with snacks, fun games, and CCM swag.

Father Peter Tremblay, associate chaplain for Catholic Life, introduced a unique creation dubbed the “Homecoming Chicken Sandwich.” It featured a Chick-Fil-A nugget nestled between two Dunkin’ Munchkins. The sandwich quickly became a favorite

Father Peter holding a sandwich of a chicken nugget and donut holes
Father Peter Tremblay, associate chaplain for Catholic Life, and the Homecoming chicken sandwich

among students, disappearing almost as soon as it was served.

Throughout the day, alumni arrived eager to see friends and Catholic Life staff. Recent graduates greeted students and each other with big hugs while sharing what life is like after graduation. Current students quickly shared what was the same and what had changed over the past year. Alumni returning for their fifth reunion engaged with staff and reminisced about their time at the university, sharing stories about their families, and where their careers have taken them.

The Homecoming tailgate was a celebration of connection, unity and nostalgia, leaving many anticipating what next year’s event will bring.