Province of Tamil Nadu Celebrates Priestly Ordination
Author: General Administration
The Province of Tamil Nadu celebrated the Priestly Ordination of Fr. R. Santhiya Philomone, C.S.C.
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Br. Adolf Mugume, C.S.C., Presents During Global Webinar on Laudato Si’
Author: General Administration
Br. Mugume was invited to speak on his pioneering work helping to found the Laudato Youth Initiative in Uganda.
Superior General Receives Honorary Degree from Holy Cross College
Author: General Administration
Br. Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C., received his honorary doctorate while giving the commencement address at Holy Cross College at Notre Dame.
Bishop Rhoades Opens Diocesan Inquiry into Life of the Servant of God Columba O’Neill
Author: General Administration
On 27 April 2025, the Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend opened the cause for beatification of Servant of God Columba O’Neill.
Holy Cross Rejoices and Offers Prayers for Pope Leo XIV
Author: General Administration
Br. Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C., expressed the joy of the Congregation on the election of Pope Leo XIV. He asked for Masses and prayers for the new Holy Father.
U.S. Province Celebrates Four Priestly Ordinations
Author: General Administration
The Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, presided at the Ordination Mass.
Liturgies Around the World Mark the Opening of the Year of Mission
Author: General Administration
On 28 April, many of the apostolates and local communities of the Congregation of Holy Cross around the world held liturgies and events to mark the opening of the Year of Mission.
Apostolic Nuncio Visits Drug Rehab Center in Bangladesh
Author: General Administration
The Most Rev. Kevin Randall visited the Bangladesh Rehabilitation and Assistance Center for Addicts on 25 April.
Holy Cross Offers Prayers for the Eternal Rest of Pope Francis
Author: General Administration
Br. Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C., Superior General, called on all members and communities of the Congregation to remember the Holy Father in their prayers and Masses.
Easter: Chanting Resurrection
Author: Fr. Christopher Brennan, C.S.C.
Reflecting on the gospel for Easter Sunday, Fr. Christopher Brennan, C.S.C., invites us to find Jesus, the Risen One.
Congregation’s Missionaries Arrive in Papua New Guinea
Author: General Administration
The seven missionaries arrived in Buka, Bougainville, during March to open the Congregation’s new mission.
Large Crowds Participate in St. Joseph’s Feast Day at the Oratory in Montreal
Author: General Administration
The celebrations at Saint Joseph's Oratory began with a Novena to St. Joseph from 10-18 March, concluding with Masses on the feast day itself.
Province of South India Celebrates Three Priestly Ordinations
Author: General Administration
During February and March, the Province of South India celebrated three priestly ordinations, part of seven total in India this year for Holy Cross.
St. Joseph: Speaks Louder in Silence and Surrendering
Author: Br. Basker A. Samy, C.S.C.
Br. Basker A. Samy, C.S.C., invites us to imitate St. Joseph’s inner silence to be able to surrender to God’s will.
Mariam Ashram in Diang Celebrates 50th Marian Pilgrimage
Author: General Administration
Both the ashram and the pilgrimage, which drew 8,000 this year, were begun by Servant of God Flavian Laplante.
Province of North East India Celebrates Three Ordinations
Author: General Administration
The ordinations took place in three different states, each with its own culture, tradition, and language: Meghalaya, Jharkhand and Assam.
The Holy Cross Institute’s Convocation for Educators Draws Over 300 From Around the World
Author: General Administration
The convocation, which was from 24-26 February, took place again on the campus of St. Edward’s University in Texas in the United States.
Holy Cross in Brazil Celebrates Final Profession
Author: General Administration
Br. Severino Borges de Souza, C.S.C., professed his Final Vows in Santo André Bessette Chapel at Colégio Notre Dame.
Saint Joseph’s Oratory Inaugurates New Welcome Pavilion
Author: General Administration
The new pavilion, inaugurated on 13 February, will help the oratory welcome its more than 2 million annual pilgrims and visitors.
Congregation Releases Hymn for Year of Mission
Author: General Administration
The hymn, Let Us Be People of Hope, composed by Mr. Steve C. Warner, draws inspiration from the Congregation’s Constitutions.
Superior General Announces Year of Mission to Begin 28 April 2025
Author: General Administration
Br. Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C., announced the special year in an open letter to Holy Cross religious colleagues, and friends on 11 February 2025.
Holy Cross in Bangladesh Rings in New Year with Priestly Ordinations
Author: General Administration
Two priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Province were ordained on 30 and 31 December 2024 in their respective home dioceses.
Holy Cross Brothers in Bangladesh Celebrate Final Vows
Author: General Administration
Br. Ripon James Gomes, C.S.C., Superior of the St. Joseph Province, received the Final Vows of the three brothers.
Congregation Celebrates 40 Hours’ Devotion to Marks Founder’s Feast
Author: General Administration
Around 100 communities and apostolates from around the world signed up for at least an hour of Eucharistic Adoration.
Shrine of Blessed Basile Moreau Celebrates His Feast Day
Author: General Administration
The Shrine of Blessed Basile Moreau in Le Mans celebrated a Solemn Mass to mark the founder’s Feast Day.
Blessed Moreau: A Personal Journey
Author: Fr. Paul-Elie Cadet, C.S.C.
Fr. Paul-Elie Cadet, C.S.C., invites us to turn to Blessed Basile Moreau and seek his intercession in our lives and discipleship.
Saint Joseph’s Oratory Celebrates St. André’s Feast Day
Author: General Administration
The highlight of the St. André Feast Day celebrations at Saint Joseph’s Oratory was a special bilingual Mass presided by Fr. Jérôme José, C.S.C.
Eleven Novices Make First Professions in Bangladesh
Author: General Administration
Of the newly professed from the Mass on January 11, three are brothers and eight are seminarians.
St. André: Opening the Door to the Heart of Jesus
Author: Br. Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C.
Br. Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C., invites us to follow St. André in this Jubilee Year, opening the door to Christ's heart with prayer and love.
U.S. Province Launches Holy Cross Heritage Month
Author: General Administration
Holy Cross Heritage Month take place in January and marks important dates in the Congregation’s history.