Holy Cross Institute Resources

On behalf of the Holy Cross Institute at St. Edward’s University, we would like to offer you a warm welcome to the Holy Cross Charism Initiative. The Holy Cross Charism Initiative (HCCI) is a resource of the Holy Cross Institute that informs, forms, and transforms educators working in Holy Cross schools, colleges, and universities around the country. Consisting of ten educational modules, the Charism Initiative is designed to introduce the Holy Cross tradition, with each module covering some essential component of Holy Cross identity, such as history, charism, spirituality, or pedagogy. The HCCI will soon be hosted on a polished, engaging, and easy-to-navigate online learning platform that will be widely accessible to Holy Cross educators. In the meantime, we are making available preliminary drafts in response to the strong demand for the materials of the HCCI. We hope you find the select drafts that are linked here to be helpful as you seek to enter more deeply into the tradition and charism of Holy Cross. Ave crux, spes unica!

Module 1: History of the Congregation of Holy Cross (Part I): Becoming a Canonical Religious Institute

Module 2: History of the Congregation of Holy Cross (Part II): Becoming an International Force for Good

3- 10 coming soon

The International Brothers of Holy Cross Leap of Faith Grant was established in 2021 by Dr. M. Christopher Williams to provide capital and/or operational funds for Holy Cross international schools. Dr. Williams retired from Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville, MD in 2019 after teaching there for 32 years. Prior to coming to McNamara he was a volunteer teacher in Sudan for three years. From that location, he wrote a letter to then principal of Bishop McNamara, Brother Walter Kramer, C.S.C., who took a “leap of faith” hiring him without an in-person interview. As a tribute to Brother Walter and the Holy Cross Brothers who influenced his life, career and teaching vocation, Dr. Williams established this grant, which will be endowed through a bequest. Until that time Dr. Williams will financially support this grant program with an annual contribution.

Throughout his career Dr. Williams continued to travel extensively. By the time of his retirement he had traveled to 97 countries, including spending time at Holy Cross Secondary School in Lakeview, Uganda, which he has a strong affection for, and Holy Cross High School in Ghana.

The goal in establishing this grant opportunity is to support the Holy Cross international secondary schools community by providing them with unique opportunities for professional development, program support, and advancement of the mission of the school. Applications must include a 750-word narrative and supplementary project budget. The application deadline is February 15, 2023. The award winner will be announced on the Holy Cross Institute website.

Projects must be completed and funds expended within one year of receipt of the funds. A final narrative and financial report on the use of funds is due within 90 days of completed grant activities. The grant for 2023 will be awarded to one school in the amount of $3,000.

Complete this form, https://stedwards.box.com/s/45ilbvd5p2q38mk9dhe0pgcpeggxxet5 and send to hci@stedwards.edu by February 15, 2023.

Archived newsletters

Mass Prayers and Readings Moreau Day (January 20):

Decade of Days (2020)
(Feast of Blessed Basile Moreau thru the Anniversary of Death of Mother Mary of Seven Dolors; from the Marianites of Holy Cross)

Prayer for the Feast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross - Written and Published by The Holy Cross Institute

Prayer for the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows - Written and Published by The Holy Cross Institute

Prayer for the A nniversary of the Canonization of St. Brother Andre - Written and Published by The Holy Cross Institute

Prayer for Thanksgiving Day - Written and Published by The Holy Cross Institute

Doorkeeper's Challenge: Reflections on St. Brother André Bessette by Whitney Daly

“I AM SENDING YOU A SAINT.” These prophetic words, written in 1870 by Fr. André Provencal, a parish priest in Saint-Césaire Québec, to the Brothers of Holy Cross novitiate in Côte-des-Neiges, spoke of a young man with a gift of prayer who would later become known as the “Miracle Man of Montreal”--Holy Cross’ first saint, St. André Bessette, C.S.C. Experience Daly's Reflection on the life and spirituality of St. Andre. (PDF, 36 pages) (click title above to access the PDF)

The Brothers of Saint Joseph: A Resource Manual for Religious Teachers and Campus Ministers
(PDF, 221 pages) (click title above to access the PDF)

He Went About Doing Good A collection of essays and photos celebrating the life and ministry of Father Jacques-Francois Dujarie. (A Holy Cross Institute publication, 38 pages)

The Brothers of St. Joseph by Brother George Klawitter, CSC. (Book, available in three formats, 254 pages)

Christian Education, Abridged, Illustrated by Blessed Father Basile Moreau, CSC (A Holy Cross Institute publication, 52 pages; 2013 edition.)
Part One of the original text, “Teachers and Students,” is presented in its entirety.
Part Two, dealing with the establishment of a school in the France of Father Moreau’s day, provides practical guidelines for maintaining a school and directives regarding content and instruction. This edition does not include the text of Part Two.
Excerpts from Part Three deal with the teaching of religion and the Christian formation of students.
This edition includes a discussion guide by Brother Stephen Walsh, C.S.C., and Brother Joel Giallanza, C.S.C.

The Greatness of Your Mission: Living the Legacy of Holy Cross Education. A collection of 14 essays written by leaders in the Congregation of Holy Cross, with reflections from modern day Holy Cross educators and leaders. (A Holy Cross Institute publication, 40 pages)

An original play written by Br. George Klawitter, CSC

The Holy Cross Institute YouTube channel has many other videos from past HCI Convocations and from other events. Please feel free to enjoy these videos at your convenience.

2021 - 2022 Webinar Series On Demand Videos
Focusing on the theme of "Forming Citizens for this World and for Heaven" you don't want to miss this 8 part series.

2020 - 2021 Webinar Series On Demand Videos
Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Brothers of St. Joseph: 1820–2020. You don't want to miss this 10 part series.

The Foundation (English)
Brother Nich Perez, CSC, produced this brief film documentary to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the founding of the Brothers of Saint Joseph and their influence on the mission of Holy Cross today.

French: La Fondation

Portuguese: A Fundação

Spanish: La Fundación

The Early Years Panel Discussion In this video, Br. Phil Smith, Fr. Jim Connelly, and Br. George Klawitter deliver three short historical papers on the Brothers' early years. Includes information on lesser-known schools the Brothers ran in France and elsewhere under often difficult situations and large numbers of students. Shows how, despite the Brothers' shortcomings, they were used by God to His glory.

The Holy Cross Educator Part 1

The Holy Cross Educator Part 2

Holy Cross School: An Education in Hope

Congregation of Holy Cross (CSC Rome)

Vocation Office (CSC)

Moreau Province, Austin, TX

MidWest Province, Notre Dame, IN

United States Province of Priests and Brothers (USPPB), Notre Dame, IN

Vocation Office (USPPB)

Marianites of Holy Cross, New Orleans, LA (includes international ministries)

Sisters of Holy Cross, Manchester, NH (includes international ministries)

Sisters of the Holy Cross, Notre Dame, IN (includes international ministries)

Family Rosary, Albany, NY

St. Joseph Oratory, Montreal, Canada

Shrine of Blessed Basil Moreau, Le Mans, France

Holy Cross parishes around the world

Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, Indiana

King's College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

St. Edward's University, Austin, Texas

St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana

Stonehill College, North Easton, Massachusetts

University of Holy Cross, New Orleans, Louisiana

University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana

University of Portland, Portland, Oregon

SOUTH AMERICA

Colegio Dom Amando, Santarem, Brazil

Colegio Notre Dame, Campinas, Brazil

Colegio Santa Maria, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Colegio Santa Cruz Sao Paulo, Brazil

Saint George's College, Santiago, Chile

Colegio Nuestra Señora de Andacollo, Santiago, Chile

Colegio Fe y Alegria 25, Lima, Peru

For links to additional international schools, see the Congregation of Holy Cross Education Ministries list

For photos of international and US schools, see each school's website, or the Congregation of Holy Cross Photo Gallery: Education Around the World

EAST COAST, USA

Academy of the Holy Cross, Kensington, Maryland

Bishop McNamara High School, Forestville, Maryland

Holy Cross High School, Flushing, New York

Holy Cross High School, Waterbury, Connecticut

Notre Dame High School, West Haven, Connecticut

St. Edmond's Academy, Wilmington, Delaware

MIDWEST, USA

Archbishop Hoban High School, Akron, OH

Cathedral High School, Indianapolis, Indiana

Gilmour Academy, Gates Mills, Ohio

Holy Trinity High School, Chicago, Illinois