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Lent 2026: Not Far From the Healing Touch of Christ
In John 9:1-41, proclaimed on the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Jesus encounters a man born blind. Jesus heals the man on a Sabbath, which was forbidden by...
Rev. Kenneth M. Molinaro, C.S.C. | June 30, 1948 – February 9, 2026
NOTRE DAME, Ind. – Rev. Kenneth Michael Molinaro, C.S.C., 77, died at Holy Cross House, Notre Dame, Ind., on February 9, 2026. Fr. Molinaro, C.S.C.,...
Two Brothers Make Final Profession in St. Joseph Province, Bangladesh
Br. Lenin Emmanuel Costa, C.S.C., and Br. Partho Urban Palma, C.S.C., made their Final Professions on Friday, January 16, in a Mass held in the...
Project Update | Holistic Support Provided to Elderly Community Members at St. Felista Parish, Tanzania
Through a $7,500 grant from the Holy Cross Mission Center, St. Felista Parish in Utegi, Musoma, Tanzania, provided life-giving support to 250...
Outreach Updates: January 2026
The Holy Cross Mission Center is pleased to report that we have been actively engaging with our community in the following ways: Travel to SEEK26:...
Meet the Newly Professed Men of the Province of East Africa
“Our mission is the Lord’s and so is the strength for it. We turn to Him in prayer that He will clasp us more firmly to Himself and use our hands...
4,250 attend 6-Hour Ordination Mass in Tanzania
The Final Vows celebration in the Province of East Africa on Saturday, January 17, 2026, was on a large scale, even by African standards. Around...
Rev. James P. Madden, C.S.C. | July 15, 1929 – January 28, 2026
NOTRE DAME, Ind. – Rev. James P. Madden, C.S.C., 96, died at Holy Cross House, Notre Dame, Ind., on January 28, 2026, after a short illness. Fr....
Rev. William R. Persia, C.S.C. | July 18, 1934 – January 24, 2026
Valatie, N.Y. – Rev. William Richard Persia, C.S.C., 91, died on Saturday, January 24, 2026, after a short illness. Rev. William Persia, C.S.C., was...
First Communions and Confirmations at Lord of Hope Parish
November 2025 was a month of joyful celebration for the families at La Parroquia El Señor de la Esperanza (Lord of Hope Parish) in Peru, as many...
Project Update | Holistic Support Provided to Elderly Community Members at St. Felista Parish, Tanzania
Through a $7,500 grant from the Holy Cross Mission Center, St. Felista Parish in Utegi, Musoma, Tanzania, provided life-giving support to 250...
Rev. James W. Thornton, C.S.C. | January 18, 1937 – January 17, 2026
NOTRE DAME, Ind. – Rev. James William Thornton, C.S.C., 88, died at Holy Cross House, Notre Dame, Ind., on January 17, 2026, after a short illness....
Ash Wednesday: Taking to Heart the Cross of Christ
When I served as pastor, I always looked forward to celebrating Eucharist on Ash Wednesday. Parishioners and strangers streamed to the church to...
“A Pivotal Moment in Holy Cross’s Mission in Uganda”
The history of Holy Cross in East Africa has always relied on trust in God’s guidance to provide a future full of hope for the Congregation’s...
Inside Baraka Bouts: Reflections from Missions Captain Rosie Binette
Notre Dame Women’s Club Boxing, Baraka Bouts, is an electric environment composed of strong, driven women with an unmatched passion for service....