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...
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...
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...
Twinning Program Year in Review: 2023-2024
The Holy Cross Mission Center is thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our 2023-24 Twinning Partners in the U.S. Your dedication and...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...