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Here, you will get a glimpse into the real life of our community. From the routine task of cooking a meal to the challenges of running a university, we seek to allow God to use us as “simple instruments” in His plan of salvation. When we believe that the Lord is truly present and active in even our smallest actions, our whole day can become an offering to God.

A Difference-Maker

Hasan Ali

The Constitutions of the Congregation of Holy Cross speak about the powerful witness of men who live and work together so closely that others might look at them and remark, "See how they love one another."  This sentiment is more than mere words, particularly in our Holy Cross institutions.  A shining example of our value on brotherhood recently took place at our high school, Holy Cross of San Antonio.  Read below how a young man found that he was more than just accepted at Holy Cross, but was made a part of our extended family.

Social Justice -- Food Security

Bro. David Andrews, CSC, of Food & Water Watch in Washington, DC reports on his recent participation in an international meeting in Rome, Italy, on food security issues.  Continue reading to find out what happens when nongovernmental and grassroots organization challenge the staus quo on behalf of those who do not have a voice in our world . . .

Halloween Fun!

Demons waiting to scare community members who came into the kitchen Halloween night!

The Holy Cross community at Holy Cross High School in Flushing, NY let out their "inner child" on Halloween and had some fun carving pumpkins.  Bro. Roger carefully cleaned all of the seeds which we roasted afterwards.  See some of the creepy creativity below!

"Exuding the Brotherhood of Man"

St. Joseph Center on Rt. 9 in Valatie, NY

The following story was written by Mr. James Breig of The Record in Troy, NY.  Mr. Breig captures well the unique ministry and community at the St. Joseph Center in Valatie, NY.

On a recent chilly morning, members of the Congregation of Holy Cross who live at St. Joseph Center in Valatie gathered in the chapel to honor one of their own: St. Andre Bessette. Canonized by Pope Benedict XVI last October, he became the congregation’s first saint.

St. Andre, a Canadian brother who died in 1937, was renowned for his humility and devotion to St. Joseph, so it was appropriate that the residents of the center named in the latter saint’s honor recently marked St. Andre’s feast day with prayers and reflections. As might be expected, statues and photos of the new saint are dotted throughout the facility.

People who drive south along Route 9, perhaps headed for Kinderhook or the Golden Harvest roadside farm stand, pass alongside the sprawling acres of St. Joseph Center, which is located off Maple Lane. As its website notes, the “property was given to the Congregation of Holy Cross by Mrs. M. Brady Farrell. It consisted of a house and 170 acres [since expanded to 400]. Brothers stayed in the house and farmed the land. The first Mass was celebrated on the property in 1935.”

Bro. John R. Paige, CSC, PhD, Inaugurated as President

Bro. John Paige, CSC (my former principal and novice director) was installed as the fourth President of Holy Cross College at Notre Dame, Indiana.  Read the following story from the Holy Cross College website and listen to Bro. John invoke the blessing of our founder, Blessed Basil Moreau, CSC, on the College and himself as he begins his ministry of leadership.

The "Year of the Brother" Begins!

In honor of the first anniversary of the canonization of Bro. André, the Congregation of Holy Cross will observe a special "Year of the Brother" to celebrate and promote the vocation to religious brotherhood in the Church.

Bro. Joel Giallanza, CSC, explains the theme of this year, "Lives Given to God, Love Given to All." . . .