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
- Congregation of Holy Cross, Rome, Italy
- Moreau Province, Austin, Texas
- Midwest Province, Notre Dame, Indiana
- United States Province of Priests and Brothers (USPPB), Notre Dame, Indiana
- Vocation Office, Notre Dame, Indiana
- Marianites of Holy Cross, New Orleans, Louisiana (includes international ministries)
- Sisters of Holy Cross, Manchester, New Hampshire (includes international ministries)
- Sisters of the Holy Cross, Notre Dame, Indiana (includes international ministries)
Holy Cross Ministries
- Holy Cross Family Ministries, North Easton, Massachusetts
- Holy Cross Associates, Notre Dame, Indiana
- Holy Cross Mission Center, Notre Dame, Indiana
- St. Joseph Oratory, Montreal, Canada
- Shrine of Blessed Basil Moreau, Le Mans, France
- Holy Cross Parishes
The Holy Cross Charism Initiative
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 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
Mass Prayers and Readings
Moreau Day (January 20)
Decade of Days
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 Anniversary 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
Educational Institutions
- 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
- 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
- Archbishop Hoban High School, Akron, Ohio
- Cathedral High School, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Gilmour Academy, Gates Mills, Ohio
- Holy Trinity High School, Chicago, Illinois
- Notre Dame College Prep, Niles, Illinois
- St. Edward High School, Lakewood, Ohio
SOUTHWEST
- Cathedral School of Saint Mary, Austin, Texas
- St. Ignatius, Martyr, Catholic School, Austin, Texas
- San Juan Diego Catholic High School, Austin, Texas
- Holy Cross School, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Holy Cross School, San Antonio, Texas
WEST COAST
- Moreau Catholic High School, Hayward, California
- Notre Dame High School, Sherman Oaks, California
- St. Francis High School, Mountain View, California
Books and Videos
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 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.
The Brothers of Saint Joseph: A Resource Manual for Religious Teachers and Campus Ministers
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, CSC, and Brother Joel Giallanza, CSC.
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)
Waiting for André
An original play written by Brother George Klawitter, CSC.
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.
The Early Years Panel Discussion
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.