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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 Our Lord of Hope
November 2025 was a month of joyful celebration for the families at Our Lord of Hope in Peru, as many young people took public sacramental steps to...
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....
Outreach Updates: December 2025
The Holy Cross Mission Center is pleased to share that we have been engaged with our community in the following ways: Preparation for SEEK26: Ahead...
First Basketball Tournament Hosted at Holy Cross School & College, Rajshahi
Holy Cross School & College in Rajshahi, Bangladesh, a ministry of the St. Joseph Province of Brothers, reached a joyful milestone on December...
Brothers in Bangladesh Offer Rehabilitation and Hope to People Recovering from Drug Addiction
Bangladesh’s APON Addiction Rehabilitation Residence was started in 1994 when Brother Ronald Drohozal, C.S.C., began to raise awareness about and...
Peruvian Students Build Houses for their Classmates
Characterized by densely packed buildings on its steep hills, San Juan de Lurigancho is the most populous district in Lima, Peru. The district is...
Rev. Thomas F. McNally, C.S.C. | February 5, 1927 – December 30, 2025
NOTRE DAME, Ind. – Rev. Thomas Fredrick McNally, C.S.C., 98, died at Holy Cross House, Notre Dame, Indiana, on December 30, 2025, after a short...
The First Chapter of the Gospel of Mark: Christ’s Baptism and Healing Compassion
In the initial weeks of Ordinary Time beginning in January, the first chapter of Mark’s gospel is proclaimed during weekday Masses. After Jesus’...
Mary Jane DeLaney Endowment Fund 2025-26 Projects Preview
Every year, the Holy Cross Mission Center (HCMC) facilitates the Mary Jane DeLaney Endowment Fund grant cycle, which supports vulnerable women and...