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2009 Final Vows
The Congregation of Holy Cross has welcomed its two newest deacons—Kevin G. Grove, C.S.C., and Gerard J. Olinger, Jr., C.S.C.—following ceremonies in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame in which they made their final profession of vows on Saturday, Aug. 29, and were ordained to the Order of Deacon on Sunday, Aug. 30.
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2009 Ordinations
The Most Rev. John G. Vlazny, the Archbishop of Portland in Oregon and the Indiana Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross conferred the Sacrament of Holy Orders Saturday, April 18, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame on Vincent A. Kuna, C.S.C.; Charles F. McCoy, C.S.C.; and Aaron J. Michka, C.S.C.
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2008 Final Vows
In the U.S.
Three Holy Cross seminarians made their final profession of vows in the Congregation of Holy Cross at a celebration of the Eucharist in Notre Dame’s Basilica of the Sacred Heart on Saturday, Aug. 30. On the following day, the three—Mr. Vincent A. Kuna, CSC, Mr. Charles McCoy, CSC, and Mr. Aaron Michka, CSC—were ordained to the Order of Deacon by Bishop John D’Arcy of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.
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In Mexico
A Holy Cross seminarian professed final vows in the Mexican town of Guadalupe in September 2008.
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2008 Ordinations
The Indiana Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross ordained two priests, Andrew M. Gawrych, C.S.C. and Stephen A. Lacroix, C.S.C., on March 30, 2008 at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, located at the University of Notre Dame.
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2007 Cardinal McCarrick: A Homily for Blessed Basil Moreau
Following the beatification of Rev. Basil Moreau, C.S.C., the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, in September 2007, Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, archbishop emeritus of Washington, D.C., presided at a Mass of thanksgiving.
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Prayercasts
One of the many resources for discernment which we are pleased to offer is a set of audio “prayercasts” that allow the listener to be comfortably still, to focus on key aspects of the Congregation of Holy Cross, and to bring one’s impressions and questions to prayer. Music and guidance from priests familiar with the formation process, plus references to Holy Cross founder Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C., and to the heavenly patrons whom Blessed Basil embraced for his Congregation, will help you to know that you are well-supported in your pleas for intercession and your hunger for insight.
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Men With Hope to Bring
Father Thomas Streit, C.S.C., Department of Biological Sciences, Haiti Program
Crossing Disciplines and Borders
Since 1997, Notre Dame has been committed to the elimination of lymphatic filariasis. Through the mass treatment of more than 1.3 million people annually, the Haiti Program, led by Notre Dame biologist Father Thomas Streit, is one of the world’s premier initiatives against elephantiasis.
Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C., Founder of Holy Cross
Force for Family and Community
In 1821, Father Moreau was ordained a priest for the diocese of LeMans, and he later became a seminary professor teaching philosophy and theology while enthusiastically continuing pastoral duties.
By 1835, he had organized a group of young and energetic priests, known as “auxiliary priests,” whose mission was to travel around the diocese assisting in educational and spiritual growth programs at parishes.
Rev. E. William Beauchamp C.S.C
Teaching, Faith, and Service; at the University of Portland
Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C., has been president of the University of Portland since 2004, leading Oregon’s Catholic university in its rising reputation as an influential resource for business, cultural, intellectual, and spiritual matters. He holds a law degree from the University of Notre Dame plus master’s degrees in business and divinity. He served Notre Dame as executive vice president for 13 years before moving to the Oregon campus in 2002. Father Beauchamp was born in Detroit in 1942 and was ordained in the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1982 after a first mix of careers that included the corporate world and a law firm.