Holy Cross Joins Catholic Church in Mizoram, India, For Its Centenary Celebration
Author: General Administration
Holy Cross missionaries have played pivotal roles in the arrival and spread of the Catholic faith in Mizoram.
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Christmas: Do Not Be Afraid
Author: Br. Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C.
Br. Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C., invites us to let our fears melt away as we experience the same pure joy of Mary in the birth of our Savior.
Fourth Sunday of Advent: Listening in the Silence
Author: Mr. and Mrs. Alan and Manila Carvalho
Mr. and Mrs. Alan and Manila Carvalho invite us to follow St. Joseph and enter into the silence where we make room for God’s grace.
Third Sunday of Advent: Sharing Christ-Centered Joy
Author: Ms. Teddy Nabugo
Ms. Teddy Nabugo invites us to receive the joy only Christ can give and to share it with others, making him known, loved, and served.
Second Sunday of Advent: On the Path to Jesus
Author: Mr. José Antonio Patrón Quispe
Mr. José Antonio Patrón encourages us to straighten the paths of our lives to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
World Premiere Held of New Documentary on Servant of God Br. Columba O’Neill, C.S.C.
Author: General Administration
The premiere of In Kind Love was held at the University of Notre Dame on the anniversary of death of the Servant of God.
First Sunday of Advent: Come Be Our Light
Author: Mr. Josh Noem
Mr. Josh Noem reflects on light, one of the most powerful images of Advent, and encourages us to burn away anything that dims that light.
Council of the Congregation Meets in United States
Author: General Administration
Hosted by the United States Province of Priests and Brothers, the meeting was held in La Porte, Indiana, from 16-21 November.
Holy Cross in North East India Celebrates Three Final Professions
Author: General Administration
The three seminarians professed their Final Vows on 4 October, following the annual retreat of the Province of North East India.
Holy Cross in Bangladesh Celebrates 15 First Professions
Author: General Administration
On 17 October, five novices from St. Joseph Province and ten from Sacred Heart of Jesus Province made their First Vows.
Br. Adolf Mugume, C.S.C., Participates in Raising Hope Conference at Castel Gandolfo
Author: General Administration
Br. Adolf Mugume, C.S.C., was one of 400 people from around the world invited to participate in the Raising Hope Conference at Castel Gandolfo.
Province West Africa Province Joyfully Celebrates Three First Professions
Author: General Administration
The First Profession Mass was heldin the Saint Brother André Chapel at the ProvinceCentre, Brafoyaw, in Cape Coast.
Province of East Africa Rejoices with Four New Priests
Author: General Administration
The Most Rev. Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C., presided at the Ordination Mass held at Holy Cross Lake View Secondary School, Wanyange.
Congregation of Holy Cross Participates in Jubilee of Consecrated Life in Rome
Author: General Administration
Twenty Holy Cross priests and brothers joined thousands of consecrated people in Rome from 8-12 October for the Jubilee.
Congregation of Holy Cross Unites Over 65,000 People for Global Rosary for Peace
Author: General Administration
The Global Rosary for Peace, broadcast online, opened with a message and blessing from Pope Leo XIV.
Two Americans and Two Bangladeshis Profess Final Vows Together
Author: General Administration
The four professed their Final Vows on 30 August in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame.
Holy Cross Family Ministries Celebrates 75th Anniversary of First Rosary Rally at Notre Dame
Author: General Administration
The rally on 7 September commemorated Venerable Patrick Peyton’s first Rosary Rally at the University of Notre Dame.
Holy Cross Invites All to Global Rosary for Peace on 22 October
Author: General Administration
Broadcast online, the Global Rosary resonates with the call of Pope Leo XIV to pray a daily rosary in October for peace.
Church in Bangladesh Celebrates Death Anniversary of Servant of God Theotonius Ganguly
Author: General Administration
This year’s celebrations included a Mass and program in Hasnabad, the birthplace of Archbishop Ganguly.
Blessed Basile Moreau Shrine in Le Mans Receives New Pastor and Rector
Author: General Administration
Fr. John DeRiso, C.S.C., was installed as the new Pastor of Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix Church and Rector of the Shrine of Blessed Basile Moreau.
Reflection for the Feast of Our Lady of Seven Dolors
Author: Sr. Sue Pablovich, M.S.C.
Sr. Sue Pablovich, M.S.C., reflects on the care and compassion of Our Lady of Seven Dolors drawing on the writings of the Marianite's first Superior General.
National Seminar Held in India on Empathy in Education
Author: General Administration
The three-day seminar explored how empathy can transform the classroom, staffroom, and school culture.
Province of North East India Holds Youth Festival on Mission
Author: General Administration
The Province held its bi-annual youth festival, Spes Unica 2025, from 16-18 August in Agartala, Tripura, with over 300 Catholic students attending.
Congregation Receives Responsibility for Two Parishes In Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
Author: General Administration
The parishes in Tinputz and Hantoa are the foundation of the Congregation’s Holy Family Mission, its newest international mission.
US Province Celebrates Five First Professions in Colorado
Author: General Administration
The Mass of First Profession was held at Sacred Heart Parish in Colorado Springs on Saturday, 2 August.
Inaugural International Final Vows Program Held in France
Author: General Administration
The program brought together 22 young religious from 13 jurisdictions at the Congregation’s origins in France.
Fr. Joseph Tomei, C.S.C. Receives Award from Archdiocese of Santiago
Author: General Administration
Fr. Tomei received the Condecoración Cruz Apóstol Santiago at a Mass at the Cathedral in Santiago, Chile, on Thursday, 25 July.
Five Novices Make First Professions in East Africa
Author: General Administration
Five novices made their First Professions at the Holy Cross Novitiate in Lake Saaka, Uganda, on 16 July.
Haiti Celebrates Priestly Ordination
Author: General Administration
Fr. Brunel Victorin, C.S.C., was ordained on 28 June at Collège Notre-Dame du Perpétuel Secours in Cap-Haïtien.
Fr. Russell McDougall Named Vatican Consultor by Pope Leo XIV
Author: General Administration
Pope Leo XIV appointed Fr. Russell McDougall, C.S.C., a consultor of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity