Welcome. Here you will find additional resources from the Holy Cross Institute and the Congregation of Holy Cross, including the Midwest Province, the Moreau Province, and the United States Province of Priests and Brothers.
Leap of Faith Grant
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. Williams retired from Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville, Maryland, 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, CSC, 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, Williams established this grant.
The goal in establishing this grant opportunity is to support the Holy Cross international secondary schools community (i.e. schools outside the U.S.) 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 in February; the award winner is 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 is awarded to one school in the amount of $3,000.
Congregation of Holy Cross Family
- , Rome, Italy
- , Austin, Texas
- , Notre Dame, Indiana
- , Notre Dame, Indiana
- , Notre Dame, Indiana
- New Orleans, Louisiana (includes international ministries)
- , Manchester, New Hampshire (includes international ministries)
- , Notre Dame, Indiana (includes international ministries)
Holy Cross Ministries
- , North Easton, Massachusetts
- , Notre Dame, Indiana
- Notre Dame, Indiana
- , Montreal, Canada
- Le Mans, France
The Holy Cross Charism Initiative
On behalf of the Holy Cross Institute at ϲʿ’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 world. 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.
Prayers and Litanies
Moreau Day (January 20)
Feast of Blessed Basile Moreau thru the Anniversary of Death of Mother Mary of Seven Dolors; from the Marianites of Holy Cross
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Educational Institutions
- , Notre Dame, Indiana
- , Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- ϲʿ's University, Austin, Texas
- , Notre Dame, Indiana
- , North Easton, Massachusetts
- , New Orleans, Louisiana
- , Notre Dame, Indiana
- , Portland, Oregon
SOUTH AMERICA
- , Santarem, Brazil
- , Campinas, Brazil
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- , Santiago, Chile
- , Santiago, Chile
- , Lima, Peru
For links to additional international schools, see the Congregation of Holy Cross
For photos of international and US schools, see each school's website, or the Congregation of Holy Cross
EAST COAST
- , Kensington, Maryland
- , Forestville, Maryland
- , Flushing, New York
- , Waterbury, Connecticut
- , West Haven, Connecticut
- , Wilmington, Delaware
MIDWEST
- , Akron, Ohio
- , Indianapolis, Indiana
- , Gates Mills, Ohio
- , Chicago, Illinois
- , Niles, Illinois
- , Lakewood, Ohio
SOUTHWEST
- Austin, Texas
- , Austin, Texas
- , Austin, Texas
- , New Orleans, Louisiana
- , San Antonio, Texas
WEST COAST
- , Hayward, California
- , Sherman Oaks, California
- , Mountain View, California
Books and Videos
By Whitney Daly
“I AM SENDING YOU A SAINT.” These prophetic words, written in 1870 by Father 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, CSC. Experience Daly’s Reflection on the life and spirituality of St. André.
A collection of essays and photos celebrating the life and ministry of Father Jacques-Francois Dujarie. (A Holy Cross Institute publication, 38 pages)
By Brother George Klawitter, CSC (Book, available in three formats, 254 pages)
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, CSC, and Brother Joel Giallanza, CSC.
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 Brother George Klawitter, CSC.
Focusing on the theme of “Forming Citizens for this World and for Heaven” you don’t want to miss this 8-part series.
Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Brothers of St. Joseph: 1820–2020. You don't want to miss this 10-part series.
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.
In this video, Brother Phil Smith, Father Jim Connelly, and Brother 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.