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.
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.
The Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, presided at the Ordination Mass.
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.
The Most Rev. Kevin Randall visited the Bangladesh Rehabilitation and Assistance Center for Addicts on 25 April.
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.
Reflecting on the gospel for Easter Sunday, Fr. Christopher Brennan, C.S.C., invites us to find Jesus, the Risen One.
The seven missionaries arrived in Buka, Bougainville, during March to open the Congregation’s new mission.
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.
During February and March, the Province of South India celebrated three priestly ordinations, part of seven total in India this year for Holy Cross.
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.
Both the ashram and the pilgrimage, which drew 8,000 this year, were begun by Servant of God Flavian Laplante.
The ordinations took place in three different states, each with its own culture, tradition, and language: Meghalaya, Jharkhand and Assam.
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.
Br. Severino Borges de Souza, C.S.C., professed his Final Vows in Santo André Bessette Chapel at Colégio Notre Dame.
The new pavilion, inaugurated on 13 February, will help the oratory welcome its more than 2 million annual pilgrims and visitors.
The hymn, Let Us Be People of Hope, composed by Mr. Steve C. Warner, draws inspiration from the Congregation’s Constitutions.
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.
Two priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Province were ordained on 30 and 31 December 2024 in their respective home dioceses.
Br. Ripon James Gomes, C.S.C., Superior of the St. Joseph Province, received the Final Vows of the three brothers.