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In order to be a foreign missionary, one must know the mystery of the cross. From the mystery of the cross, the missionary must draw the apostolic strength of those generous imitators of Jesus Christ, whose life below was but a continuous martyrdom. — Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C.
Where We Serve
In order to be a foreign missionary, one must know the mystery of the cross. From the mystery of the cross, the missionary must draw the apostolic strength of those generous imitators of Jesus Christ, whose life below was but a continuous martyrdom. — Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C.
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Bangladesh
From the beginning, the work of Holy Cross in East Bengal was marked by crosses, including many deaths due to disease and natural disasters.
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Brazil
From the beginning until today, the Congregation’s parishes and schools in Brazil have been known for their extensive social engagement.
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Canada
This first group of missionaries worked in schools in Saint-Laurent and Terrebonne, both near Montreal.
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District of Chile
The District of Chile is the longest-running mission still overseen by the United States Province. From the beginning, our mission of Chile has included parishes and social service.
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District of East Africa
Today the District of East Africa includes Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania — a total of almost 27,000 square miles.
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France
France is the birthplace of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Blessed Basile Moreau founded Holy Cross on March 1, 1837.
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Ghana
The first mission of the Congregation of Holy Cross outside of France was in Algeria in Africa (1840). That mission was closed in 1873, yet in 1957 the Congregation returned to the continent when three brothers from the United States arrived in December to Ghana.
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Haiti
In 1944, the Congregation of Holy Cross sent religious from French Canada to Haiti to begin a new mission.
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India
In 1851, at the request of Propaganda Fide, the Vatican Congregation for Church’s missionary work, Moreau accepted responsibility for this mission territory.