Celebrations

Feast days and religious celebrations are an integral part of the life of a Holy Cross Brother.  We were very fortunate this year in that we celebrated both the Solemnity of St. Joseph and Easter within a few weeks of each other. 

Ad Multos Annos (To Many Years!)

Bro. Ralph in Flushing, NY celebrated his birthday for 4 days in a row! This clip shows his third party - with over 100 women at the annual "Supper is Served" dinner. Lots of hugs and kisses that night. Congratulations, Bro. Ralph!

Retreat Days at St. Edmond's Academy

On March 1 and 2, Bro. Mark and I traveled to St. Edmond's Academy in Wilmington, Delaware to give a retreat to the 7th and 8th grade classes.  St. Edmond's is distinguished among our other sponsored schools in that it is our only school for boys in grades K through 8.

The theme of this year's retreat was "Making God, Known, Loved, and Served."  Blessed Fr. Moreau, the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, urged his young community to be both prayerful and zealous with the burning desire to share the Gospel message.  The students at St. Edmond's, as part of the Holy Cross tradition, learned that prayer is the language of the heart and a way to experience the presence of God in their lives. 

Finding New Life in South America

Bro. Tom Giumenta, CSC of New York writes -

I was really feeling  quite comfortable and content just as I was on that day he brought it up.  I had exclusive use of a new car, I had a very good job which I liked a great deal, I had friends around and I was living in the great city of New York. 

Superior General Announces Canonization of Bro. André

Dear Religious of the Family of Holy Cross,

This morning, our Holy Father, Benedict XVI, held a consistory of all the Cardinals in Rome to obtain their votum on the canonization of Blessed André Bessette, C.S.C.  The Cardinals affirmed the Pope's decision and so he announced that Brother André will be canonized in Rome on October 17, 2010. Members of the Congregation representing our sisters, brothers and priests were present with other invited guests of those who will be canonized with Brother André.  I would like to take this joyful occasion for our Holy Cross Family to thank everyone for your prayers leading to this momentous day for Holy Cross and for the Church.

Pope Benedict XVI Announces the Canonization of Bro. André Bessette, CSC!

The Holy Father has announced that Blessed Bro. André Bessette, CSC, a Holy Cross Brother known as the "Miracle Man of Montréal," will be canonized in Rome on October 17, 2010.  What a glorious day for the Congregation of Holy Cross and the entire Church!

Video of the Pope's Announcement

Men with HOPE to Bring

Bro. Joel Giallanza, CSC  of Texas writes -

“We must be men with hope to bring.” That simple statement from the Constitutions of the Congregation of Holy Cross sums up a lot of what I believe and what the Brothers of Holy Cross believe. We can be men with hope to bring because we stand on solid foundations. Actually, those foundations are truths that have shaped who we are since Holy Cross began more than 170 years ago. They are truths lived and passed on by Blessed Basil Moreau who founded Holy Cross.