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Support Our Work Impact Of Giving Join Us Holy Cross Association Donate Now Planned Giving Virtual Retreats Meet the Mission Advancement Team Lay Collaborators News Mass & Prayer Requests Contact We are Men with Hope to Bring Called to make God known, loved, and served by bringing the hope of the Gospel to all the world. Are You Called? We are Educators in the Faith. We are a global community of pontifical right: priests and brothers who wish to abandon all to follow Christ. United by our motto — Ave Crux, Spes Unica (Hail the Cross, our Only Hope) — we are sent forth to make God known, loved, and served in ministries of education, parish, and mission throughout the world. Learn More About Our History Education Discover how we devote ourselves to higher education and learn more about our affiliated institutions. Parish Explore our parish ministries and join us at the location closest to you. Mission Learn more about our dedication to bringing hope to sixteen countries around the world. We are a religious congregation composed of two distinct societies of religious, one of religious priests and one of religious brothers, bound together in one indivisible brotherhood. Ours is a common founder, tradition, rule, government, way of life and mission.” Constitutions of the Congregation of Holy Cross, 1:6 Discern God’s Call … with a brotherhood serving the Lord Jesus in mission.​ God raises up men in every generation to serve the Church and the world and so to work for the realization of the kingdom. If you are discerning a vocation as a priest or religious brother, we offer a variety of discernment opportunities to help you hear his call, including retreats, pilgrimages, book clubs, summer programs, and more! Explore Our Seminary Programs Meet the Men in Formation Mission Center Bring Hope Across Borders The Holy Cross Mission Center brings the hope of Christ to communities in need around the world. With a presence in 16 countries, we support the poor and vulnerable at our international missions through prayer, education, vocational training, health aid, and so much more . Learn More About Our Global Impact SUPPORT OUR WORK Help us Make a Difference The generosity of our donors enables our priests and brothers to fulfill their mission of being men with hope to bring. We are responsible for providing for our young men in formation, retired and infirm religious, and our ministry to the poor — both here at home and in our international missions. Make an Impact [The vows of consecrated celibacy, poverty, and obedience] are an act of love for the God who first loved us . By our vows we are committed to single-hearted intimacy with God, to trusting dependence upon God and to willing surrender to God. We wish thus to live in the image of Jesus, who was sent in love to announce God’s rule and who beckons to us to follow him .” Constitutions of the Congregation of Holy Cross, 5:43 Request Prayers Lay Collaborators Looking for Other Ways to Assist our Mission? The Congregation of Holy Cross has a long history of lay contributors and partners in mission who assist our work of education, parish, and mission in a variety of ways. If you’re searching for unique opportunities to get involved — or if you’ve already partnered with us at one of our many apostolates — we’re glad you’re here! Information For Lay Collaborators Blessed Basil Moreau 150th Anniversary On January 20, 2023, we celebrated the 150th anniversary of Blessed Basil Moreau’s entry into eternal life. The founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Fr. Moreau was ordained a priest on August 12, 1821, at the age of 22 and was approaching fifty-two years as a priest at the time of his death. Learn about Blessed Basil Moreau’s Life News & Events Our Mission is the Lord’s Stay informed of the latest events and updates from the United States Province of Holy Cross. Contact Us See More News & Events Eucharistic Revival and Missionary Discipleship Blogs , Quo Vadis , Vocations , Vocations News In my past few articles, I’ve shared the various liturgies, programs, and activities that Holy Cross Parish in South Bend has sponsored thus far in... AVVTC Expands for a Brighter Future Mission Center News , Mission Center Project Updates , News Established in 2001, Audrey Veldman Vocational Training Center (AVVTC) provides two-year educational instruction for students seeking to enter the... Biroidakuni Hostel Receives Support for Livestock & Repairs Mission Center News , Mission Center Project Updates , News The Biroidakuni hostel is home to students of Biroidakuni High School, a Catholic secondary school founded in 1941 by the Congregation of Holy Cross... Join a Brotherhood of Men with Hope to Bring Discern your vocation and discover the life God is calling you to live. Contact Vocations Stay informed and subscribe to our E-Newsletters. Subscribe to Newsletter Congregation of Holy Cross Global Website Prayer Cards Obituaries Communications Contact Safe Environment © 2024 Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Accessibility Statement Sitemap CSC...