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Holy Cross Profession of Perpetual Vows
Mr. Paul M. Ybarra, C.S.C. made his final profession of vows in the Congregation of Holy Cross at a joy-filled celebration of the Eucharist on Saturday, August 28, 2010, in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. He professed forever the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience according to the Constitutions of the Congregation of Holy Cross. The following day, Sunday, August 29, 2010, the Most Rev. John M. D’Arcy, D.D., Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend ordained Paul to the Order of Deacon in the Moreau Seminary Chapel at Notre Dame.
Read moreSeminary Formation Programs Begin Their New Year
On Tuesday, August 10, the Indiana and Eastern Provinces of the Congregation of Holy Cross welcomed 16 men into the Old College and Candidate formation programs at Notre Dame. They will join the 33 other man, including the seven novices at the Novitiate in Colorado Springs, Colorado, who are in formation for the religious life and priesthood. All told then, there are currently 49 men in formation for the two provinces in the United States.
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In this issue of CHOICES, the quarterly Vocations magazine, read about Fr. Kevin Grove, C.S.C. and Fr. Gerry Olinger, C.S.C. recently ordained to the priesthood for the Congregation of Holy Cross. Also featured is Blessed Brother André Bessette, C.S.C. who will be canonized in Rome on October 17, 2010.
Upcoming Events
Vocation Discernment Retreats
Holy Cross offers retreats for high school juniors and seniors, college students, and college graduates discerning religious life and priesthood. For more info, click on the retreat that fits you.
High School Juniors and Seniors
Come and See Weekends offer high school seniors (in the fall) and juniors (in the spring) the opportunity to spend a weekend at Old College, the undergraduate seminary program at the University of Notre Dame, and learn what life in the seminary is like.
Undergraduate College Students
The College Discernment Retreat in the fall is for college sophomores, juniors, or seniors. It teaches the basics of how to hear God's call and provides opportunities to deepen discernment through reflection time, Eucharistic Adoration, and Mass as well as interaction with Holy Cross priests and seminarians.
College Graduates
The Graduate Discernment Retreat in the summer is for all college graduates. It covers the principles of discernment and offers multiple opportunities to pray and reflect on God's call. The retreat also includes an introduction to the mission and charism of Holy Cross.