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Vocations—2008 Final Vows

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, C.S.C., Mr. Charles McCoy, C.S.C., and Mr. Aaron Michka, C.S.C.—were ordained to the Order of Deacon by Bishop John D’Arcy of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. These are key steps on the journey to ordination as a Holy Cross priest.

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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.

“United in a Spirit of Zeal and Prayer” The Brothers of Holy Cross Baltimore Convocation—2008”

Brothers of Holy Cross from the United States provinces gathered in Baltimore, Maryland, in July 2008 to explore the possibility of creating a new province that reflects Father Moreau’s plan and hope for brothers and priests to live and minister together. “View video selections from this gathering>”:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVnGXziDp74&feature=channel_page

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.

Final Vows in Mexico

A Holy Cross seminarian professed final vows in the Mexican town of Guadalupe in September 2008.