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Our Vows: Becoming More like Christ
Jesus speaks these words to Peter at the very end of the Gospel of John, after Peter tells Jesus three times that he loves him: “‘Amen, amen, I say...
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Rev. Hugh Thomas McDermott, C.S.C. | July 26, 1950 – July 20, 2024
Springfield, Ill. – Rev. Hugh Thomas McDermott, C.S.C., 73, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, after a short illness. Fr. McDermott was born in...
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Belonging to God & Those We Serve
As Holy Cross religious and priests, we profess and promise that everything we are, have, and do belongs singularly to God alone. Since my...
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Inspiring Hearts with Unbounded Hope
During our orientation retreat for our men in formation in Chile this year, we watched a famous Chilean film called “No.” It portrays the end of the...
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A Shepherd for the School
One of the great joys of pastoring a parish with a school, such as here at Holy Cross Parish and School in South Bend, is the opportunity to...
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A Cross-Formed Heart, Crayon Circles, and Colorful Communities
During my years in seminary formation, I spent summers continuing my education by serving in various communities. There was a summer when I lived...
![Rev. Laurence M. Olszewski, C.S.C. | July 16, 1938 – June 3, 2024](https://www.holycrossusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/fr-laurence-olszewski.jpg)
Rev. Laurence M. Olszewski, C.S.C. | July 16, 1938 – June 3, 2024
Cocoa Beach, Florida – Rev. Laurence M. Olszewski, C.S.C., 85, died in Cocoa Beach, Fla. on June 3, 2024, after a short illness. Fr. Olszewski was...
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Encountering God’s Light: Lucernarium
When we think about Holy Cross spirituality, we often think about the life and writings of our founder. These documents are a key part of our...
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August 14, 2024: Memorial of Saint Maximilian Maria Kolbe, Priest and Martyr, 1894-1941
Maximilian Kolbe, OFM Conv, born Raymund Kolbe, was a Roman Catholic priest and a conventual Franciscan friar. He was martyred in the German death...
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The U.S. Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross Reelects Rev. William M. Lies, C.S.C., Provincial Superior
Rev. William M. Lies, C.S.C., provincial superior since June 14, 2018, has been re-elected as the leader of the Congregation of Holy Cross, United...
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Rev. Edward D. O’Connor, C.S.C. | October 28, 1922- May 30, 2024
NOTRE DAME, Indiana – Rev. Edward Dennis O’Connor, C.S.C., 101, died at Holy Cross House, Notre Dame, Indiana, on May 30, 2024, after a short...
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Jubilee 2024
The Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers celebrates the Jubilee of 18 men who were called to make God known,...
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Eucharistic Revival and Missionary Discipleship
In my past few articles, I’ve shared the various liturgies, programs, and activities that Holy Cross Parish in South Bend has sponsored thus far in...
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AVVTC Expands for a Brighter Future
Established in 2001, Audrey Veldman Vocational Training Center (AVVTC) provides two-year educational instruction for students seeking to enter the...
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Biroidakuni Hostel Receives Support for Livestock & Repairs
The Biroidakuni hostel is home to students of Biroidakuni High School, a Catholic secondary school founded in 1941 by the Congregation of Holy Cross...