Social Justice, Media, and Other Ministries
Social Justice Ministries
André House, Phoenix, Ariz.
At André House, Holy Cross religious, and other volunteers engage in direct service to the homeless and unemployed, assisting with meals, job training, shelter, and other forms of counseling and training.
Valley Missionary Program, Coachella, Calif.
Through the Valley Missionary Program in the Coachella Valley of California, Holy Cross religious launched a series of innovative support services for migrant workers and have continued that ministry for several decades.
St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Portland, Ore.
At St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Portland, Ore., Holy Cross has worked in cooperation with local government authorities to shelter the homeless and elderly poor.
In Chile, Holy Cross staffs two orphanages and places a high priority on social outreach programs in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Media Ministries
Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame, Ind.
Founded in 1865 at Notre Dame, Indiana, Ave Maria Press, a ministry of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is a Catholic publishing company that serves the spiritual and formative needs of the Church and its schools, institutions, and ministers; Christian individuals and families; and others seeking spiritual nourishment.
Holy Cross Family Ministries
In the spirit of their founder, Servant of God Father Patrick Peyton, CSC, and under the sponsorship of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Holy Cross Family Ministries serves Jesus Christ and His Church throughout the world by promoting and supporting the spiritual well-being of the family. These efforts are carried out through a number of member ministries:
Fr. Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., Memorial Center, Attymass, Ballina, County Mayo
The Centre commemorates the life and apostolic work of Fr Peyton, C.S.C., one of Ireland’s most famous priests, known internationally as the ‘Rosary Priest’. It is a place of respite, prayer, and peace, highly respected by pilgrims and a popular tourist attraction.
Family Rosary, North Easton, MA and Albany, NY
Family Rosary seeks to support the spiritual well being of the family through prayer, especially the Rosary. This is done by making available opportunities for family members to participate in retreats, conferences, seminars, parish missions and days of reflection.
Family Rosary International, Worldwide
The work of Family Rosary International thrives in 17 countries on five continents, making the message of prayer and family unity global. Each office promotes family prayer, especially the Rosary, and does this with respect to the local traditions and customs of each country.
Family Theater, Hollywood, Calif.
Family Theater Productions seeks to educate, entertain and inspire families using media, including television, radio, billboards and the internet. With more than 700 radio and television programs and more than 10,000 broadcasts, Family Theater Productions has reached millions of individuals and families and enjoyed the support of a distinguished list of well-known actors, producers and directors. Hollywood TV, radio production company continues founder’s 57-year mission of entertaining, supporting families.
Angelus Student Film Festival, Hollywood, CA
The Angelus Student Film Festival was formed by Family Theater Productions to showcase and award emerging filmmakers in an effort to encourage them to continue creating visionary projects that honor the fundamental dignity of the human person.
Other Ministries
Holy Cross and Hispanic Ministry, Austin, Tex.
St. Joseph Oratory, Montreal, Quebec
