“We grow close to one another as brothers by living together in community. If we do not love the brothers whom we see, then we cannot love the God...
Planting Seeds and Bearing Fruit in Community
Photo provided by Fr. Brogan Ryan, C.S.C. When I was at the Holy Cross Novitiate, I took an interest in gardening, especially growing plants from...
Centered on Christ: Walking with Fr. Moreau in Vocations Ministry
Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame A few months ago, a friend asked me what aspect of Father Moreau’s life I think best applies to my...
Seeking Out The “Lost Sheep”
Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame I serve as the rector of Knott Hall, a men's residence dorm at the University of Notre Dame, and I...
Brotherhood in Holy Cross – It’s No Act!
Photo provided by Andrew Copp, C.S.C. When I began formation with Holy Cross five years ago, I was excited about many aspects of community life that...
A Good Father in a Foreign Land
Photo provided by the Vocations Office. I prepared during the last 100 days before my ordination in 2020 by consecrating myself to God through the...
Lessons from the Children
Photo provided by Rev. Noah M. Junge, C.S.C. This past year I have had the joy of being at Holy Cross Parish in South Bend. There’s something pretty...
Days Full of Grace: Sacramental Life in a Parish
Photo provided by Rev. Brian D. Kennedy, C.S.C. As a Holy Cross priest, my greatest privilege and deepest joy is offering the sacraments for the...
Growth Begins When You Get Uncomfortable
Photo provided by Brother James R. Henke, C.S.C. Sometimes it can take many years before we see the fruit of our labors as ministers in God’s...