Resources

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)

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.

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 - https://vimeo.com/433009028/ff146f6efa

Portuguese: A Fundação - https://vimeo.com/433007828/cf4d956657

Spanish: La Fundación - https://vimeo.com/433177433/6402dcdfaa

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)

International provinces, vicariates, and districts (Brothers & Priests only)

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

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

Notre Dame College Prep, Niles, Illinois

St. Edward High School, Lakewood, OH

SOUTHWEST, USA

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, USA

Moreau Catholic High School, Hayward, California

Notre Dame High School, Sherman Oaks, California

St. Francis High School, Mountain View, California

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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 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