A Publication for Friends of the Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province

Spring 2012 Issue 23

In This Issue 1 A Letter from the Provincial 2 A Brief History of Holy Cross Brothers 3 Significant Dates 6 A Hospitable 8 The Right Fit 10 A Brother's Work Is a Prayer 11 Plain! Speaking 12 Taking Care of the Lord's House 13 Celebrating 175 Years 14 On Becoming a Priest 15 Around the Province

Our Philanthropic Mission: Uniting those who are called to be witnesses of Christ’s love, and stewards of His gifts, with our mission to proclaim the Kingdom of God to all. Cover: Br. Raymond Bordeaux, C.S.C., and Br. Clarence Breitenbach, C.S.C., Final Profession of Vows, 1955, Jordan, Minn. Inside Cover: Statue of Joseph and Jesus, . From the Provincial ... Year of the Brother by Rev. David T. Tyson, C.S.C.

My dear friends in Christ, membership, and our Church, generations have likely never Benedict XVI recently have been built on the selfless benefited from the tutelage of reflected on the , labor and intellect of our broth- a religious brother, or engaged stating “...the consecrated per- ers. From instruction in class- in a relationship with a brother, son, exists ‘for’ others, is given rooms to feeding the livestock as the vocation has waned in to others. Giving to God means that at one time occupied a good the past 40 to 50 years. no longer existing for oneself, part of the Notre Dame campus, My hope through this issue but for everyone.” (General Au- Holy Cross brothers have, and of Pillars is twofold: first, that dience, January 25, 2012). These continue to, live out their vows those whose history has been words of Pope Benedict could with a most authentic commit- positively affected by a relation- not have more accurately de- ment to Christ and his Church. ship with a brother find affir- scribed or set the tone for the The following pages will pro- mation in the stories presented, theme of this issue of Pillars. vide you a glimpse of the history sharing in my appreciation of In October 2011, the Congre- of Holy Cross brothers, dating the gift that is brotherhood; gation of Holy Cross proclaimed back to 1820, and will take you second, that more will come to the “Year of the Brother,” an into the lives of four humble understand and value the unique- opportunity to honor the history and dedicated servants who, ness of this vocation, and per- and tradition of this great voca- after a collective 233 years of haps in their own journey, con- tion, and to celebrate this unique active ministry, remain zealous sider the life of a religious brother. call and the men who have self- for Christ, for His Church, and The Catechism of the lessly responded. for Holy Cross. Additionally, Rev. Church provides for us a beautiful To try and quantify the number John Dougherty, C.S.C., shares and inspiring reflection on the of times I’ve been told of the his heartfelt reflection on the consecrated life that captures impact of Holy Cross brothers, impact his uncle, Br. Fulgence what all professed religious be- by those who have served with Dougherty, C.S.C., had on his lieve and aspire to achieve them, been educated by them, life and on his vocation. through their vows. “The state of and even disciplined by them, is While my heart bears tre- consecrated life is thus one way of nothing short of impossible. mendous appreciation for the experiencing a ‘more intimate’ con- Qualifying the impact with words roles the brothers have played secration, rooted in and like “gratitude,” “having been in the life of the Church and dedicated totally to God. In the con- formed in the faith,” “determined in particular with the history secrated life, Christ’s faithful, moved that I become my best,” “firm, of Holy Cross, it also carries a by the Holy Spirit, propose to follow but fair and compassionate,” bit of sadness that our younger Christ more nearly, to give them- “tireless, hardworking men,” are selves to God who is loved above all phrases that begin to help de- and, pursuing the perfection of char- scribe the witness of Holy Cross ity in the service of the Kingdom, to brothers, but even these only signify and proclaim in the Church begin to touch the surface. the glory of the world to come.” Hearing from others about (Catechism of the , the role of brothers in their lives “Paragraph 4. Christ’s Faithful- affirms my own experience of Hierarchy, Laity, Consecrated living, working and praying Life: 916”). with them. Being a member of Holy Cross brothers embody the Congregation of Holy Cross this statement, and in doing so, and part of the living legacy of serve as a witness of selfless this community, I know how service in proclaiming the King- our institutions of learning, dom of God. Join us in celebrat- our parishes, our missions, our ing this “Year of the Brother.”

1 Holy Cross Brothers in the United States... A Brief History of Holy Cross Brothers

Since the dawn of monastic communities and to their communities. Evidence of 1820 and 1828 the brothers grew to 105 in the third and fourth centuries, many this can be found in the communities in membership, serving in 48 different of the faithful felt called to abandon the of brothers newly established in the 17th establishments. temporal world to live a life of prayer and century, including the Christian Brothers Given Fr. Dujarié’s declining health fasting focused on Christ. The majority and their focus on education, the Brothers during this period, he recognized the need of these men were not priests, and had of St. John of God and their ministry in for assistance in developing the Brothers no aspirations to be ordained. hospitals, and the Alexian Brothers who of , and sought more formal A more formal distinction between provided much needed health care. support from Rev. , C.S.C., who “lay brothers” and priests can be traced to In post-revolutionary , with the had been serving as confessor and spiri- the early 11th century in Italy and France, Church decimated and an educational tual director to the brothers. In 1835, Fr. under the institution of Saint John Gual- system, particularly one for education in Moreau became the religious superior bert in Italy, and Saint Alberic and Saint the faith, in disarray, Rev. Jacques-François of the brothers, who at the time were 69 Stephen of Murat in France. Lay brothers Dujarié was charged in 1818 with estab- strong, with 27 establishments. were first associated with monasteries, lishing an association of teaching brothers That same year, Fr. Moreau organized and their primary role was to contribute for his diocese. The intention was to fol- a group of Auxiliary Priests to conduct “by their toil to the prosperity of the house low the example of the 17th century com- missions in the diocese. The formal asso- or order of their vocation” (Catholic Ency- munity of brothers like the Christian ciation between the Brothers of Saint clopedia: Lay Brothers). Lay Brothers are men Brothers. Successful in establishing the Joseph and the Auxiliary Priests was in- who take religious vows in community, Sisters of Providence in 1806, hope was evitable, and on March 1, 1837 the Funda- but do not intend to be ordained. placed in Fr. Dujarié’s experience, deter- mental Act, officially joining the brothers In the years following the introduction mination, and wisdom in creating this and Auxiliary Priests, was signed. At the of religious brothers, the vocation became new association. time, there were about 50 brothers and more defined not just by those called to In 1820, the first of the Brothers of Saint 10 priests comprising the community. this life of service, but by the communi- Joseph were installed in Fr. Dujarié’s rec- With a rule to follow, along with the ties which welcomed brothers. Their roles tory. Fr. Dujarié was 53 years of age when Constitutions that would define what was became more diversified as well, with he installed the brothers, and was in ill to become the Congregation of Holy Cross, religious brothers assuming greater re- health, but his personal circumstances Fr. Moreau established a solid formation sponsibility in their service to the Church did not deter his commitment. Between program for the brothers while accepting numerous invitations to establish foun- dations around his diocese and beyond. As his community grew in number and in solidarity to the rule, so too did the estab- lishments in which the brothers served. The demands for the services of the broth- ers and priests were so great that from 1845 through 1850, Fr. Moreau had to de- cline any new requests. In 1857 the Constitutions of the Congre- gation of Holy Cross received papal ap- proval, and for the first time, all members professed perpetual vows under the Con- stitutions. In the years following 1857, the Holy Cross brothers continued their vital role in education, with many brothers recog- nizing and fulfilling a need for ministry outside of the classroom, assuming differ- Holy Cross Brothers working in the Accounting Department, Notre Dame, Ind. ent roles to support the growing com-

2 Congregation of Holy Cross Significant Dates Prepared by Brother Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C. Moreau Province of Brothers munity. Jan. 6 Feast of St. André Bessette Fr. Moreau’s vision of this community 20 Anniversary of the death of Blessed Basil Moreau (1873) of brothers and priests was unique for his Feb. 2 Anniversary of St. André’s final vows (1874) time in that he envisioned these men of 11 Anniversary of the birth of Basil Moreau (1799) faith working collaboratively — each re- 17 Anniversary of death of Fr. Jacques-François Dujarié (1838) sponding fully to his unique vocation and 19 Pope Benedict XVI approves sainthood of Br. André Bessette, C.S.C. (2010) lending his unique talents to the Church Mar. 1 Signing of the Fundamental Act which joined the Brothers of St. Joseph and to Holy Cross — outside of the com- to the Auxiliary Priests of Holy Cross (1837) mon practice of religious brothers serving 19 Feast of St. Joseph explicitly as assistants to priests. Holy 30 Laying of the cornerstone of the Church at Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix Cross was, in Fr. Moreau’s eyes, “a religious family where complementarities are called (1842) into play so that the unity of the People April 12 Fr. Basil Moreau, C.S.C., declared “Venerable” by Pope John Paul II (2003) of God in the diversity of the gifts of the May 13 Approval of the Rules and Constitutions of the Congregation of Holy Spirit might be made evident. Holy Cross Cross (1857) appears thus as a figure of the Church.” 19 Brief of Praise from the Sacred Congregation of Propaganda Fide for the (“Brothers and Priests in Holy Cross,” by Congregation of Holy Cross (1856) Rev. Gérard Dionne, C.S.C., 1994) 23 Anniversary of the beatification of Br. André (1982) Fr. Moreau’s vision of the relationship June 12 Br. André declared “Venerable” by Pope Paul VI (1978) between priests and brothers was not one 15 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus easily understood or appreciated by mem- 17 Consecration of the Conventual Church at Sainte-Croix (1857) bers of his community and tensions ex- July 13 Introduction of the cause of beatification of Fr. Moreau (1945) isted between the two vocations. These 15 Arrival of the first for the Brothers of St. Joseph in Ruillé- pressures surfaced in different ways sur-Loire (1820) throughout the years, from questions of financial responsibility to the election of 25 Feast of St. James (patronal feast of Father Dujarié) leadership. But while these tensions ex- Aug. 9 Anniversary of the birth of André Bessette (1845) isted, they did not deter the missionary 12 Basil Moreau is ordained a priest (1821) focus of the community. Holy Cross broth- 15 Father Moreau professes vows with four other priests (1840) ers and priests worked together in most Brother André symbolically lays the first stone of St. Joseph’s Oratory (1930) new ventures, from the first mission to 31 Fr. Moreau accepts the government of the Brothers of St. Joseph from Algeria in 1840, to the United States in Fr. Dujarié; Moreau and four priests adopt the name Auxiliary Priests and 1841, to Canada in 1847, to Bengal in 1852. lay the foundation of the new Congregation (1835) In the 1920s, brothers from the United Sept. 1 Pact of Fidelity signed by the Brothers of St. Joseph (1831) States and Canada began to be assigned to 15 Feast of Bengal in increasing numbers to build and Anniversary of the beatification of Blessed Basil Moreau (2007) staff a network of schools in the country. Oct. 17 Anniversary of the canonization of St. André Bessette (2010) Although their unity produced many 19 The first “oratory” or place of prayer is blessed in Montreal (1904) great fruits, the tensions between the broth- ers and priests grew to where the only 22 Arrival of Br. André Mottais at Ruillé-sur-Loire (1820) feasible resolution seemed to be the crea- Nov. 7 Beatification cause of Br. André is opened on the diocesan level (1940) tion of separate provinces for priests and 9 Decree introducing the cause for beatification of Br. André is Introduced brothers. In 1945 the Congregation of by Pope John XXIII (1960) Holy Cross approved the separation, with Dec. 9 Anniversary of the birth of Jacques-François Dujarié (1767) the Vatican giving its blessing in 1946. 26 Jacques-François Dujarié is ordained a priest (1795) Although operating under distinct prov- inces, collaboration was still a goal for each group.

3 4 of their existing commitments and an even more prudent approach to evaluating and accepting new ministerial oppor- tunities. For the many schools founded by and administered by the brothers, efforts began in 1973 to transition the leadership to lay boards in anticipation of reduced numbers of brothers available to teach and lead. Withdrawing brothers from these establishments and other min- istries would become an all too common occurrence in the years following simply because the manpower wasn’t available. Today in the United States, there exists only two Holy Cross brothers’ provinces: the Midwest Province and the Moreau Province (the Moreau Province was recently created as a result of the merging of the former South-West Province of Brothers Above: Many brothers were medically trained to care for Notre Dame students and faculty. and the former Eastern Province of Broth- At left: A Holy Cross brother operates a printing press for Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame, Ind. ers). Although their numbers continue to Under the new structure, the majority Their growing numbers and their geo- reduce in the United States, the presence of brothers in the United States contin- graphic diversity also prompted a division of Holy Cross brothers in Bangladesh, ued to focus on their special legacy in in their structure so that in 1958 the one Brazil, Ghana, East Africa and India remains education, assuming responsibility for province of brothers became three: the a hopeful indication to the integrity and many secondary schools and St. Ed- Midwest Province, the South-West Prov- importance of this vocation. ward’s University. Some brothers, how- ince, and the Eastern Province. In 1988, There can be no doubt that throughout ever, remained with the priests as co- the brothers in Bangladesh became the the history of the Congregation of Holy adjutor brothers, available to assist as St. Joseph Province. Cross, brothers have made monumental the priests’ provinces determined. The These changes were also met with a contributions to each of the establish- United States Province of Priests and diversification in the works of the broth- ments the Congregation of Holy Cross Brothers is one such province. ers, from publishing to social service maintains today, and as much for those For those brothers who were part of the ministries, resulting in the need for dif- foundations that, because of time, place new brothers’ province, the years between ferent education and certifications. or circumstance, no longer exist. Wheth- 1946 and 1967 were times of significant Because of the reputation of the quality er as educators or as laborers, the selfless growth. From 1946 through 1958, the of their educational institutions, their work of these humble men could and brothers established 21 new educational commitment to the formation of each should fill volumes. institutions in the United States and student, and their personal holiness, the The vocation of the religious brother overseas. In 1951 the brothers accepted brothers fielded a number of requests has not seen its end. For a young man who administration of a school on the Amazon, and invitations from across the United dares to question, “What is religious life?” in Santarem, Brazil, and in 1957 accepted States to establish more institutions. he may find through his discernment the administration of a school in Ghana, However as a result of changes, in part call to a life of service, a life for the Church, West Africa. In 1959 they took over the from Vatican II, the brothers were begin- a life in community, outside of the call direction of a school in Uganda. These ning to feel the effects of the “vocation to ordained ministry. The vocation of a were their first autonomous ventures crisis” among new recruits and existing brother is distinct and noble, and one overseas, leading to the eventual creation members. need only look to the example of thousands of the Districts of Brazil, West Africa, In response to this downward trend, of Holy Cross brothers to understand the and East Africa. the brothers began a careful assessment great significance of this call. Q

5 A Profile on Brother Herman Zaccarelli, C.S.C. A Hospitable Brother

Hospitality, how one welcomes guests, lication. It would be but a few years later also made his Final Profession of Vows. familiar or not, implies an open heart, a that hospitality and his vocation would In the years following 1955, Br. Herman’s willingness to put oneself aside to receive blend seamlessly into what was to be- expertise in the food service industry grew others, and to treat them with respect, come his life’s work. as did his desire to increase his knowl- generosity and love. After graduating from high school, Br. edge and to share both his love of God and A more profound definition, and one Herman took a job in the growing hospi- his insights on the industry. In 1960, he that describes Br. Herman Zaccarelli, C.S.C., tality industry in Washington, D.C. By founded the Food Research and Educa- would add “Christ,” as in to welcome as more than just coincidence, while walking tion Center for Religious Institutions, and Christ would welcome, to give and love as the campus of Catholic University of directed that organization for 12 years. Christ did, to put oneself aside for the America, Br. Herman encountered a Holy A significant part of his responsibility was benefit of others, as demonstrated to us Cross , Rev. Mr. Dan O’Neill, C.S.C. creating food management training by Christ’s gift of His life. At one point, their conversation turned to courses which were distributed through- In his early years, Br. Herman witnessed Br. Herman’s earlier inquiry into religious out the United States and internationally. hospitality in the home of his Italian im- life, and Deacon O’Neill suggested he visit His proficiency in developing and pub- migrant family who, limited in what they Holy Cross College in Washington. Within lishing training materials lead him to had to offer, nonetheless opened their the year, Br. Herman entered the Holy Cahners Publishing Company in 1973 at hearts and doors to others. It was in this Cross community with the desire to be- which he served as Director of Educational environment of generosity that Br. Herman come a brother. Research and Development and Acquisi- began to cultivate his own understanding His first assignment while at the Novi- tions Editor. After two years with Cahners, and practice of hospitality which prompt- tiate in North Dartmouth, Mass., was as Br. Herman accepted an invitation to ed, in part, discerning a call to religious food services director at the Holy Cross teach in the School of Hotel, Restaurant life. While still in elementary school, Br. Seminary. Feeling inadequate for the task, and Institutional Management for the Herman made his first inquiry into reli- he received permission to receive train- University of Minnesota, Crookston campus. gious life, responding to an advertisement ing in institutional administration and While there, he taught courses in Hos- about religious brothers in a Catholic pub- completed his studies in 1955, the year he pitality Marketing, Management, Menu

Stonehill College 2011 honorary doctoral degree recipients, Robert Ruggiero, Mary Richardson, Br. Herman and Manthala “Matt” George, Jr.

6 Vocations

civic use, developed educational and train- ing programs for educational conferences. As a member of the Holy Cross community at King’s, he also served as a Resident Counselor to 40 undergraduate students. Br. Herman worked at King’s College through 1998. At the age of 68, he did what few his age would even consider. He de- cided it was time to pursue an undergrad- uate degree in Educational Administra- tion which he completed in 2001. As soon as he completed his bachelor’s degree, he began studies for a master’s degree in Institutional Management which he re- ceived in 2004. What does one do with such credentials at the age of 72? Teach at the college level If you know of Br. Herman’s recent book, published in 2011. of course, which he did through 2011— someone discerning Planning and Food Purchasing. imparting and passing on to others all the a call to religious In the span of just 23 years, Br. Herman’s knowledge he’s gained through years of reputation within higher education and learning and teaching, combined with life and who may the hospitality industry was noteworthy, his 62 years of religious life. be interested in so much so that in 1978 he was asked to In the course of Br. Herman’s vowed life establish the Restaurant, Hotel and Insti- as a Holy Cross religious and as an expert becoming a Holy tutional Management Institute at Pur- in the hospitality industry, he has written Cross brother or due University in West Lafayette, Ind. He seven books (the most recent published priest, please refer invested 10 years at Purdue developing in 2011) and penned over 90 articles pub- the Institute and the foundation upon lished in association, trade publications them to the United which it would flourish. For all the suc- and professional journals. The diversity States Province’s cess he had in the hospitality field, there of his expertise ranges from recipes to Office of Vocations. was much more yet to come. food service contracts, from leadership After his tenure at Purdue, Br. Herman training to the working poor. spent two years at Saint Mary’s College Br. Herman’s legacy cannot be marked Online at: of Minnesota, Winona Campus, serving simply by days, weeks and years in one holycrossvocations.org as Director of its Center for Business and assignment or another, nor in words Entrepreneurial Management. From Saint printed and degrees earned. It is rightly Email: Mary’s, he went to the California Culinary viewed as the fulfillment of a religious [email protected] Academy in where he as- vocation in which the vows made to sisted the Academy’s president in its serve God and his people and to witness Call: efforts toward accreditation and in estab- the love and hospitality of Christ is made (574) 631-6385 lishing a Continuing Education Program. manifest each and every moment, with At the age of 60, when many are consid- each and every life encountered. This is ering retirement, Br. Herman entertained Br. Herman’s gift, this is his legacy at the no such thoughts. In 1991 he accepted age of 80. Surely, as he continues his life in a position at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Holy Cross, more will be forthcoming. Q Penn., as Director of the college’s Educa- Br. Herman Zaccarelli, C.S.C., now resides at tional Conference Center where he mar- Christopher Lodge, the Holy Cross Community keted college facilities for business and in Cocoa Beach, Fla.

7 An Autobiography... The “Right Fit” by Brother James Miller, C.S.C.

You might say that my life, and how the though our mission may be the same, my pronounced a year later on August 16, 1961. Holy Spirit prompted me to enter the belief was that I would be of service where I stayed in Bennington to assist with the Congregation of Holy Cross is somewhat needed — service to the Holy Cross Commu- farm work. A year later I was at the Pro- unique. Upon graduation from Mount nity, and service to those people to whom vincial House in Bridgeport, Conn., with Saint Joseph’s High School in Baltimore, we minister. Where charity and love pre- several assignments; then off to Camp I began working for the Social Security vail ... so, I guess that was my initial vision Sebaik in North Sebago, Maine, where I Administration. My and family life, of the role of brother within Holy Cross. spent seven summers handling the busi- I would say, played a tremendous part in As far as my role within Holy Cross is ness of running a camp for young men. my entrance into religious life as a brother. concerned, I don’t believe there is much Instead of returning to Bridgeport, I was That uniqueness which I referred to deals difference between the mission that both assigned to Holy Cross Retreat House, with the fact that I had no previous con- priests and brothers share in community back in North Easton. I spent four years tact with any Holy Cross religious, priest ... the main and obvious difference is there, and two of those years also included or brother. I was taught by Xavierian that of Ordination and the Sacraments. the obedience of Director of Vocations Brothers and we belonged to Saint Joseph’s What does one expect to happen upon for Brothers. Then in 1967 at the end of Monastery Parish, which was conducted entering religious life? Do you change? the summer, instead of returning to the by the . I guess my relationship Are you asked to do the impossible? In Retreat House, I was assigned to the Col- with the religious who did enter my life the Congregation of Holy Cross, the priests legio di Sancta Croce in Rome. My work in various ways happened to be instru- and brothers take the same religious vows, there was again in the business field as mental in my desire to become a religious we follow the same Constitutions, we well as some additional work at the Gen- brother. I began writing away to various share in the common life. It is here where eral Administration. After a year plus, I communities throughout the country, some difference may come into play. For returned to the States and Holy Cross finding their information, at that time example, my own experience has been Seminary building; I was head of main- in magazines. The interesting fact is that most fruitful. I entered Holy Cross, almost tenance for part of a year; then off to Ben- the religious community which I had sight unseen and found upon arrival a nington once again to be on the staff there. chosen had accepted me, and their letter warm and friendly band of men willing From there, after being out of high school of acceptance arrived the same day as my to share their lives with mine. So, I spent for 14 years, I was asked if I would con- orders from the U.S. Navy to report for six months as a postulant in North Easton sider going to college. So once again, I active duty! Obviously, Uncle Sam won in 1959. In August it was off to the Novi- was searching for the “right fit.” I ended that bout. tiate in Bennington, Vt. First vows of up in one of our own schools, King’s College My interest in religious life, while in the poverty, chastity, and obedience were in Wilkes-Barre, Penn. I spent four years Navy, didn’t wane. I continued to search for the “right fit” for me and the commu- nity. It was during this time that I investi- gated the Congregation of Holy Cross. The nearest community was the House of Theology and the Foreign Missions headquarters in Washington, D.C., it was there that I had an interview. I was accept- ed, and in a matter of months I was off to North Easton, Mass., and Holy Cross Seminary on the campus of Stonehill Col- lege. On occasion, someone would ask “Why a brother, and not a priest?” I guess my usual answer is that I didn’t feel called to the priesthood, as I didn’t have the capacity for languages (Latin was needed in those days!), and perhaps didn’t feel Br. Jim flanked by students from the Theatre Arts Program, King’s College. smart enough for the priesthood. Even

8 there working in the theatre and obtaining my B.A. in Theatre Arts. Upon graduation, I was asked to remain at King’s to be the Designer and Technical Director for the Theatre Department, teaching some classes in both Theatre and Speech. After two years, I was informed that in order to remain in this type of capacity at the college, I needed an advanced degree. Well, once again I searched for a graduate school with the “right fit!” It turned out to be Temple University in Philadelphia. Ironically, the play we did at the end of my time at King’s was “Philadelphia, Here I Come!” I spent three years at Br. Jim with Rev. Jim Fenstermaker, C.S.C., and Rev. Don Haycock, C.S.C. Temple culminating in a M.F.A. (Master of Fine Arts) in Scene & Lighting Design Vowed Life and in the interior life where a role reversal, in that what I also receive and Technical Theatre. Again, the Holy the greatest change may take place. Living from those who support me in the various Spirit had taken me under His wings, as in community has its challenges, as each ministries in my life. I did receive an invitation from King’s person has their own individual, God given There are numerous ways that God College to return there and pick up where characteristics. This variety of unique speaks to us. The big question is “Are we I left off! Of course, being in theatre is talents forms the mosaic of religious life listening?” and if so, how do we respond? exciting, yet somewhat demanding. But in Community. Yes, no, or maybe! By listening, I don’t being able to teach, design and help others But I firmly believe in the fact that it is mean there is a vocal call ... yet there may be, learn and appreciate the arts is truly re- in how one carries out ones daily life that by the people who cross our paths in our warding! So, I’ve been back at King’s since we can best receive the rewards and graces daily lives. What are they saying to us, 1979 in the Theatre Department. In ad- of our religious life. One quick story: I sometimes verbally, but also through their dition, I’ve been a Resident Counselor received a phone call one day from a grad- participation in our lives? We’ve certain- in the residence halls, Hall Director for uate who said that he would like to come ly been blessed by many wonderful people: a couple years, Director of Orientation a in and talk to me. He was in New York our parents, our brothers and sisters, our few times, Assistant Dean of Students City, which is about two hours from Wilkes- neighbors, our classmates, our teammates, filling in for someone on sabbatical, Barre. So we set up a date, and low and those who sit next to us on the bus, sub- Theatre Chairperson, and have served on behold, he arrived by bus to this fair city. way, trolley, the dining hall, the chapel, several committees within the college. We met, walked the city and campus a or at the gym! God does move in mys- I’ve also been involved in several activities bit, had lunch, and walked and talked terious ways! Our God is an awesome outside the college, yet linked to the some more, heading back to the bus sta- God! We just have to affirm that within college. Every step of the way, from Bal- tion for the return trip to New York City. our own lives. Jesus, what do you want timore to Wilkes-Barre, I’ve been given The reason for his coming all the distance? me to do with my life? How, Jesus, how? many opportunities to be of service to He told me, “I don’t believe we said The brother in the Congregation of Holy others. I can honestly say that in all that thanks for all that you’d done for us while Cross has many possibilities on many I’ve been asked to do and have done, we were in the residence hall on your levels. From my own life, I made the de- the religious and lay communities have floor!” What a shock! To travel to say cision and took the first step, and what been most supportive. I’ve certainly been thanks in person! What a marvelous feel- followed/follows is in some ways, a minor blessed in many ways, and continue to ing, and it does make one pause and stop miracle. As Tiny Tim says in Charles enjoy these friendships. and think ... how am I affecting the lives Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, “God bless us Being a religious brother doesn’t mean of those around me, in the theatre, in the everyone!” Q that you dramatically (no pun intended) residence hall, in the dining hall, as I walk Br. James Miller, C.S.C. is a Professor of Theatre change as a person, but it is in living the across campus. At the same time, there is Arts at King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, Penn.

9 A Profile on Brother John J. Platte, C.S.C. A Brother’s Work is a Prayer

“Our mission is the Lord’s and so is the strength It was during a retreat with the Bene- Provincial Administration in 1953, remain- for it. We turn to him in prayer that he will clasp dictines at Conception Abbey in Missouri ing in that position for the next 47 years. us more firmly to himself and use our hands that Br. John’s future was determined. First, In that time he reported to six different and wits to do the work that only he can do. Then he came to the realization that he wanted Provincials and served as a member of our work itself becomes a prayer: a service that to live a life of prayer in service to others several Provincial Councils. He was engaged speaks to the Lord who works through us.” (Con- and to God as a religious brother in an with virtually all members of the Holy stitutions of the Congregation of Holy Cross, 2:20). active, apostolic community. Second, it Cross community and consistently repre- was suggested to him that he consider sented Holy Cross with the care, hospitality, The words from the Constitutions of the the Congregation of Holy Cross at Notre and prayerful support — true characteris- Congregation of Holy Cross embody the Dame, a community he was unfamiliar tics of his nature and of this vocation. living witness of Br. John Platte, C.S.C., with at the time, but would soon come to Br. John retired from his position in who in humility and with an uncharac- know and love. December 2000, but his work was not yet teristic dedication, worked tirelessly for Br. John entered the Sacred Heart novi- finished. In 2001 he accepted a part-time 47 consecutive years in one assignment tiate of Holy Cross in South Bend in 1951. position as Facility Coordinator at the in service to his community — that’s more He made his First Profession of vows in Coleman-Morse Center on the Notre Dame than three quarters of his 60 years in 1952 and Perpetual Profession of vows in campus where he remained until health religious life centered on one particular 1955 at Notre Dame. The vows he made issues forced his departure. Now recov- charge! were the same as those of a priest of Holy ered, Br. John remains open, eager and In a culture where loyalty and longevity Cross, but the ministry is distinctly dif- interested to be of service to his commu- are devalued, where faithfulness to a cause ferent. nity in whatever way he can. is built upon sand, and a focus toward After his First Profession of vows in 1952, While waiting for the next door to open, personal gain and upward movement are Br. John was assigned to Holy Cross Col- for the next opportunity to use his hands common, Br. John exemplifies the Christian lege in Washington, D.C., which at that and wits to do the Lord’s work, he is focused call for steadfastness and selfless service. time was the house of theology for the on prayer: communal prayer and his pri- Before he recognized his specific voca- Indiana Province. Br. John’s assignment vate prayer. The discipline and joy of pray- tion to religious life, Br. John acknowledged was to assist in the accounting office. Re- er instilled in him by his parents retains his life was not his own but was to be cognizing his conscientiousness, attention a cherished place in his daily journey. dedicated to the work of God. The details to detail and to the quality of his work, When asked, “What is a religious brother?” as to how his vocation would unfold he was assigned as Secretary to the Provin- his response is immediate as though the would be revealed later. But the seeds of cial and Administrative Assistant to the vocation is always on his heart and mind ... his call were first planted through the “He is a man of prayer. A man dedicated faith and unwavering trust in God instilled to God and to his vows. A man who makes in him by his parents, and the practices himself at service to his community, to of prayer in which the family engaged. the Church and its people. A man whose Raised in such a firmness of faith, the example will lead others to Christ. ‘Brother’ course of Br. John’s life was established. really isn’t a title — it’s a relationship.” Throughout his primary and secondary “Then our work itself becomes prayer.” For education in St. Louis, Br. John was ex- Br. John, the line between work and prayer posed to wonderful examples of religious is almost non-existent. He has been true life, from the School Sisters of Notre Dame to the call of dedicating his life to the Lord. for his elementary education to the In making that his singular focus, his work Marianist brothers at Chaminade College of 47 plus years in service to his community Preparatory School. Their example of living is not work at all; it is the fulfillment of a vowed life of prayer in community and his vocation. It is prayer. It is “a service that their dedication to the apostolate of edu- speaks to the Lord who works through us.” Q cation left a permanent mark, and was a Br. John Platte, C.S.C., is living among the Holy source of encouragement and affirmation Br. John while working for Provincial Ad- Cross community at Moreau Seminary, Notre ministration. of Br. John’s unfolding personal mission. Dame, Ind.

10 Your questions answered... Plain!Speaking by Rev. Herbert C. Yost, C.S.C.

“What are your thoughts about As a religious brother or in an us to move out of our comfort zone doing the will of God, perhaps apostolic or cloistered community? and speak prophetic words to a specifically as it pertains to a voca- A religious priest? A diocesan priest? religious or civic institution that has tion? I heard a priest state recently Guidance from others, prayer, life failed to live up to its stated ideals. that “the greatest vocation is the experience (negative and positive), Surrender demands a lot of hon- one God wants for you,” but the heart’s desire, a persistent esty and truthfulness with oneself. knowing what God wants requires feeling of being called in one direc- The attentiveness to God’s call discernment and at some point tion ... these are part of the discern- is what keeps us from a knee-jerk surrender.” - NMP from California. ment process. Finding our vocation reaction based on the emotions I really should turn this question is like finding our instrument in a of a moment, or running away be- over to the Holy Cross Vocations symphony orchestra, our unique cause of fear or boredom. It’s im- Office ... they would have a better way of “playing” God’s love in portant to remember that nothing handle on it! But that simply per- the world. is wasted in God’s Providence. petuates the notion that whenever Does the discernment process Even when what we judged God we talk about “vocation,” we’re end once the decision has been was calling us to seek does not referring to the priesthood or re- made? Absolutely not. If the dis- work out, this attempt has a place ligious life. We forget that marriage cernment was flawed, you may in God's plan. and the single life are also defined have chosen the state of life for the I have yet to meet anyone whom by the Church as a vocation. wrong reasons, or one for which God has struck with a lightning But let’s take a step back. The you were not temperamentally bolt and told exactly what to do fact is that every baptized Christian, suited. One may at some point with his or her life, nor can I say without exception, has a vocation. come to the conviction in consci- that ever happened to me. But I The priest you mentioned above ence that he or she has reached have learned that surrender must has it right: “the greatest vocation a dead end in terms of growth in always be a part of the choices is the one God wants for you.” holiness and must leave the cur- we make, whether it be choosing And what does God want for us? rent commitment. But this feeling a state of life, a career or profes- It’s the very same thing we want of having to move on needs just sion, or to stay or leave or change. – to be a holy and whole human as much – if not more – discern- Ultimately we must fall back on being. The old Baltimore Catechism ment as one went through in the faith. If we knew exactly what statement comes to mind: “God first choosing of a way of life. It God wanted or what would make made us to know him, love him, could very well be a temptation us most happy, there would be serve him, and to be happy with we’re dealing with, not a divine no risk, no cost, and, in effect, him forever in heaven.” Remember inspiration. We humans are great no love. that one!?! at rationalizing our choices!!! If I had one piece of advice to To repeat, every baptized Chris- How does the notion of surren- give to anyone in discernment it tian has a vocation to holiness. der fit into all this? The best answer would be this: discernment is not This means recognizing one’s that I can come up with is to say a vocation. There comes a time in uniqueness in history, recognizing that the HOW and WHAT of living the process of exploring who we that one belongs to God, trying out the call to holiness absolutely are and what we want to do with to develop a relationship with God requires a constant and prayerful our lives that we must take a risk through prayer and action, and attentiveness to the call of God. and try something. God rewards being a light to our little corner of Surrender means recognizing our efforts, and God can do much the world. that God will oftentimes call us to more with a mistake than with We can also talk about vocation adapt to changing circumstances, inertia. as a specific state of life through either within one’s self or within which we serve God, the Church, one’s world. It may mean doing Questions for Fr. Herb? Send to: and the world. This is where I be- something we’d rather not do be- Plain!Speaking lieve the process of discernment cause there is a particular need. c/o Congregation of Holy Cross begins. How can I best live out the Perhaps God wants us to stay in United States Province call to holiness? How can I best what we think is a stifling situation P.O. Box 765 use my gifts and talents? As a sin- for just a tad longer to develop a Notre Dame, IN 46556-0765 gle person? Through marriage? deeper virtue. Maybe God wishes [email protected]

11 A Profile on Brother Clarence Breitenbach, C.S.C. Taking Care of the Lord’s House

“One thing I ask of the Lord; this I seek: To dwell God as a religious brother in a community cause the South Bend was too in the Lord’s house all the days of my life, to gaze of priests and brothers. It was important small to accommodate the large number on the Lord’s beauty, to visit His temple.” to Br. Clarence to be a member of a com- of novices. (Psalm 27:4) munity in which the Sacraments and Br. Clarence made his First Profession community prayer were readily present. of vows on August 16, 1952 and his Final Throughout the life of 85-year-old Br. Br. Clarence first investigated the Sacred Vows August 16, 1955. He remained at Clarence Breitenbach, C.S.C., the words of Heart community which had a seminary the novitiate for 15 years in charge of the the psalmist have been a resounding not far from his home, obtaining from care and maintenance of the buildings and recurring call. At times more promi- them information on their vocation and and property, and determining work assign- nent than others, but nonetheless a formation program. But God directed him ments for the novices. What drew him constant prayer. elsewhere. Just after visiting the Sacred to Holy Cross, the apostolic works and Br. Clarence is one of six children raised Heart community, Br. Clarence visited the life of prayer in community, were in a close knit and faith-filled family, his parish priest. Unbeknownst to Br. affirmed each and every day throughout growing up on a farm in rural Indiana. By Clarence, a priest from the Congregation his time in Jordan. no means wealthy, his parents gave the of Holy Cross happened to be visiting the Br. Clarence returned to Notre Dame family the best gifts of all — a strong work parish at the same time, and suggested after the novitiate in Minnesota was sold ethic, and an even stronger faith. It was Br. Clarence consider the Holy Cross com- in 1966, and was put in charge of the main- this combination of gifts that prompted munity at Notre Dame. tenance of Moreau Seminary and Provin- Br. Clarence to discern religious life that His first visit to the Holy Cross com- cial Administration/Provincial House. he would eventually come to share with munity was enough to confirm his call, His helper, Br. Roderick Grix, C.S.C., not the Congregation of Holy Cross and with and in 1950 he joined Holy Cross as a only shared the work responsibility, but the Church. postulant. What convinced Br. Clarence was to become a valued friend and col- After completing his high school edu- were the apostolic works he witnessed league in the care of the buildings and in cation in 1945, Br. Clarence was inducted in the brothers he met, and their love of religious life as well. into the Army and served in Europe for religious life. Br. Clarence knew this was After 10 years of faithful service to the 18 months. Throughout his military service, where God wanted him to be. Holy Cross community at Moreau Semin- Br. Clarence’s faith remained strong and On August 15, 1951, after a year in for- ary, Br. Clarence moved to Holy Cross he engaged in the Sacraments as often mation, Br. Clarence received the religious House, the residence for elderly and in- as they were available. Upon being dis- habit at Sacred Heart Church at Notre firmed religious, where again he was placed charged, Br. Clarence returned to northern Dame. He, along with a group of 12 brother in charge of maintenance and again found Indiana and obtained a job in a factory and seminarians, began their a vibrant life of prayer so dear to his heart. in Valparaiso. It was during this time Br. novitiate year in South Bend, Ind., but Br. Clarence remained in charge of Clarence responded to the call to serve completed the year in Jordan, Minn., be- maintenance at Holy Cross House for 23

Br. Clarence, 6th from the left, with the inaugural ND Faculty Hockey team. Hockey Coach Lefty Smith, 3rd from the left, and Football Coach Ara Parseghian, 11th in line, were among his teammates.

12 Celebrating 175 Years

years before he passed the reigns to his For 175 years, the Congregation the least. He modeled it after successor. He was 73 years old at the time of Holy Cross has with missionary the . Father Moreau and while far from reducing his work zeal met the spiritual and educa- called on his new community to with Holy Cross, he was ready to pass the tional needs of people suffering find hope in the Cross of self- from the upheavals of the French emptying love, to stand by others responsibility and pressures onto those Revolution, the Catholic pioneers as the Mother of Sorrows stood ready to assume his role. of the newly formed United by her son dying on the Cross, Br. Clarence considers his life in Holy States of America, and the field and to work together zealously Cross inspired by and continually blessed hands and factory workers of the as educators in faith. Mary, Our by God. By his own admission, Br. Clar- Peruvian sugar farms. Lady of Sorrows, was established ence was given assignments for which On March 1, 2012, the United as the special patroness for the he had no formal training or experience, States Province of Priests and entire Congregation. but through a God-given ability, he intu- Brothers, joyfully celebrated with While the sisters later became itively understood systems and processes, their Holy Cross brothers in 17 their own independent congrega- boilers and mechanical operations, and other Provinces, Vicariates, and tion, today there are three groups could successfully care for the buildings Districts around the world the of sisters – the Marianites of Holy th under his charge. His intuition and crafts- 175 Anniversary of the signing Cross, the , and of the Fundamental Act. With the Sisters of the Holy Cross – who manship were a gift that even allowed this merger Blessed Basil Moreau all trace their spiritual heritage and him to fabricate a simplified “zamboni” formed a single association of tradition back to Blessed Moreau. for use on the modest ice rink novices priests and brothers whose mis- enjoyed for hockey at the Jordan novitiate. sion was to fan out first through When asked what counsel he might France, and then the world, to offer a young man discerning the life of minister and educate. (Mergers a religious brother, his advice is simple. are not new to Holy Cross. Know- “If you’re a man who doesn’t mind doing ing this biographical information the little things and the big things, doing about Holy Cross provides a his- them well, and doing them all for the love torical and contextual backdrop of God ... consider being a brother,” says to the United States Province’s Br. Clarence. “A vocation to religious life union last July of the former Indiana and Eastern Provinces). is not just a job, it’s a way of life that requires Maybe you already know, or faithfulness. Trust in God in all things, maybe you don’t, where the and he will not lead you astray.” Congregation gets its name and At 85, Br. Clarence continues his humble what the C.S.C. stands for after work for his Holy Cross community. With all vowed religious’ names ... Con- the spirit, energy and determination of gregatio a Sancta Cruce (C.S.C.) someone half his age, he can be found is of course Latin; in English, it cutting and hauling fallen trees, raking literally means “Congregation of leaves, clearing brush, and doing a host Holy Cross.” Why “Holy Cross?” Today 175 years later, the priests of maintenance tasks each contributing In French it is Sainte Croix, which and brothers of Holy Cross continue to the beauty of his surroundings. also happens to be the name of to make Blessed Moreau’s vision a The “Lord’s house” in which Br. Clarence the small French town outside Le reality fulfilling their mission Mans, where Blessed Basil Moreau with zeal in their schools, parishes has been privileged to reside in his 60 first formed his community. This and missions around the world. years of religious life has been strength- little known fact is important to These holy men teach by example as ened by his daily work and prayer, and he the identity of the Congregation, Blessed Moreau called them to feels blessed to have even a small room its charism and its tradition. do so many years ago, living side by in this great house. Q Moreau’s religious community side with those they serve in order Br. Clarence Breitenbach, C.S.C., now lives at comprised of priests, brothers to show how the Cross can be borne Holy Cross House, the Community’s medical and sisters was a revolution- as a gift, Ave Crux, Spes Unica (Hail care facility in Notre Dame, Ind. ary concept at this time, to say the Cross our Only Hope)!

13 How the Brothers of Holy Cross inspired me... On Becoming a Priest by Rev. John Dougherty, C.S.C.

As I look back on my family’s connection diocesan priests from the Kalamazoo each morning at 5 a.m. (Admittedly, we to the Congregation of Holy Cross, I realize Diocese came and went, as they do, but kids found that part very intriguing). So, that it goes back a significantly long way for my growing up years the constant was my father tried to explain how this im- — many years before my entering the com- Holy Cross, in particular Fathers Len Ba- portant guy who was the President of munity in 1988. My uncle, Brother Ful- nas, C.S.C., Tom McNally, C.S.C., and John Notre Dame lived above a dumpster and gence Dougherty, C.S.C., first entered the VanWolvlear, C.S.C. There were many had Fr. Banas as his boss. I think his at- community over 70 years ago. It is amazing others who also helped out as needed. tempt to explain the inner workings of for me to reflect on the fact that when Fr. Len was the most regular. I think religious life was lacking, but it did get he came to Holy Cross back in 1942 that he helped out for more than 13 straight us thinking, and in some strange way there were people around Notre Dame years. My father tried to use Fr. Len’s po- figures into my own vocation story. who would have known or have been alive sition to explain the structures of religious Part of my father’s commitment and at the same time as our Founder Blessed life (Admittedly, my father found this devotion to Holy Cross and Brother André Basil Moreau, and even more so with our much more interesting than us kids). He concerned our summer vacations. For a first Holy Cross saint, Brother André Bes- told us that Fr. Len was Fr. Hesburgh’s family with eight kids, summer vacations sette, C.S.C. All of these little facts remind boss since during some of his tenure at were special, and they had to be done me how young our Holy Cross community St. Anthony’s he was the Religious Super- within a very strict budget. Often we would truly is. The fact that I can still talk with ior at Notre Dame. Being so near Notre head to campgrounds at or near Lake Mich- folks who overlapped with those who Dame we knew who Fr. Theodore Hes- igan because the price was right and they knew our community giants is amazing. burgh, C.S.C., was and had even visited him were close. But on two occasions, I remem- Personally, I have known the brothers during one of my uncle’s visit. My uncle ber wonderful extended trips to Montreal, of Holy Cross since the day of my birth. had, on numerous occasions, pointed out Quebec. My father felt that it was very Growing up in Buchanan, Mich. (in the Fr. Ted’s room in Corby Hall located right important for us to know this wonderful shadow of the Golden Dome), every three above the dumpster which was emptied man who inspired his older brother, my to six years this mysterious relative would visit us with exotic gifts and coins from a place called Bangladesh. The day I was born — the same for my five older siblings — a telegraph was sent to the Holy Cross Community in Dhaka alerting them (and my Uncle) of our birth. When Uncle Jimmy (this is what we called him) visited, he was treated as a celebrity and his presence was always a reminder to my father to speak to us kids of Brother André. My dad would try to explain to us how religi- ous life worked: “Uncle Jimmy was my brother from birth,” he would say. “André was Uncle Jimmy’s brother from vows.” It was difficult concept as kids to under- stand. As my father stumbled around trying to explain religious life, he had another weapon in his arsenal — our home parish of St. Anthony’s in Buchanan. One of the greatest blessings of our parish was the presence of Holy Cross priests from the University of Notre Dame who assisted Fr. John with his “Uncle Jimmy,” Br. Fulgence Dougherty, C.S.C., and Fr. John’s sisters, Mary Nixon and Sarah Bailey. with Sunday Masses. It seemed like the

14 Uncle Jimmy, a man called Brother André, I had heard about? “the Miracle Man of Montreal.” I tried to relate my experience of Br. Because my father served as Superin- André with my experiences of Br. Fulgence tendent of Schools in Buchanan, we tended (my Uncle Jimmy) and they seemed so to hit the road much later in the summer different. André stayed very close to his than most families. My dad had to make home and never ventured far (although sure that all the teachers had been hired I do remember learning that he did visit and all the school buildings were ready Notre Dame once.) My uncle left home in to open on the first day of school. Most South Dakota and never really returned. all of my friends had taken their vacations He travelled far and wide, serving a great already, to destinations like Disney World, distance from his home and loved ones, New York City, and Washington, D.C. Since visiting infrequently at best. Brother André, all my friends knew that we left much although a small man, seemed to be a later in the summer, around the mid-part giant in Montreal. For one often in ill health, of August, I remember being asked where lacking in formal education, for one whose we were headed. I felt a little awkward job essentially was to mind the main en- saying Montreal, Canada. One friend asked trance to a high school, he accomplished what was there to see (he had gone to tremendous, miraculous things. Uncle Wisconsin Dells), and I mumbled some- Jimmy was in great health and well edu- thing about my uncle and some big church. cated and served the community in a vari- Little did I know that this trip would be ety of positions of leadership and im- something that would mark my life and portance. Yet these two men did share a Saint Joseph Oratory, Montreal, Canada. vocation. The impact was so strong that I common desire to serve the Lord in the was the one who asked about a return trip. these people on their knees, I imagined Congregation of Holy Cross. They both I was seven when we first went to Que- what it was that brought them to this offered to the Lord and the Congregation bec. I was awestruck by all those people place and this act of penance or devotion. all that they had. Both sought to usher traversing the stairs of St. Joseph Oratory Was it celebration for favors received in the Kingdom. Whatever the Community on their knees and by all those crutches or was it because of bad behaviors that asked of them they did and they did their on the walls of the basement chapels. I have brought about contrition? What best even if they did not feel up to the was 16 years old when we went again to would bring me to my knees? task. These two Holy Cross brothers were Montreal, and with all those memories The crutches, canes and leg supports models of community life for me as a child from nine years before, I wanted to in- left behind and stacked from the floor to and now as a Holy Cross priest. vestigate. I looked at those people on their the ceiling in the basement chapels fas- As I look at my own vocation in Holy knees (they were still there) and in their cinated me on my first visit and intrigued Cross, I realize that it goes back to these faces I saw a faith that was awe-inspiring. me on my second. Here, too, I found my- wonderful and holy men that I have writ- As I went into the Oratory and once again self thinking and praying with these im- ten about ... including my dad who dis- saw those crutches and canes, I realized plements that were so foreign to a healthy cussed a priestly vocation with all of his that these people had been healed through and active young man. My thoughts were sons. But, I do think one of these giants the intercession of this wonderful and more with the people after they had been stands out and that of course is my Uncle holy man, Brother André Bessette, C.S.C. healed and the joy they must have expe- Jimmy. I doubt that I would be in Holy In my days in CCD we once studied rienced. Did they cast aside their canes Cross if it were not for him and his example prayer and different types of praying. One and crutches and run about as never of religious life. As a “younger” Holy method that I still practice today is before? I can only imagine their joy and Cross religious, I hope that I can live out placing myself into a scripture passage. celebration. I kept wondering: where are my vocation with the same zeal and con- I take the passage and pick out a character these people? Are they alive still? Did viction displayed by my uncle and our St. and try to take on that person’s role in they actually meet this small man named André Bessette. Q the scripture. This is what I did with these André? Was it André who actually healed Rev. John Dougherty, C.S.C., is pastor of Holy images during my second trip. As I saw them or was it that strange St. Joseph oil Redeemer Parish in Portland, Ore.

15 Around the Province

Moreau Day, celebrating the Con- students, faculty and staff attend- Saint André Bessette Church gregation of Holy Cross founder, ing the annual March for Life on On January 6th, the Downtown Blessed Basil Moreau, was held on January 23rd in Washington, D.C. Chapel in Portland officially un- January 20th. Colleges and univer- veiled its new name and identity, sities of the United States Province St. André Bessette Church. The marked this occasion with Masses In January, Rev. Gerard J. Olinger, parish provides hospitality and and by recognizing outstanding C.S.C., was appointed Vice Pres- basic needs to the most margin- lay collaborators with the annual ident for Student Affairs at the alized members of the Portland Spirit of Holy Cross Awards: Stone- University of Portland. The appoint- community. hill College: Maura Tyrrell, Ph.D., ment was made by University pre- Francis J. Hurley, C.S.C., Endowed sident Rev. E. William Beauchamp, District of Chile Chair and Professor of Biology; The C.S.C. Rev. Michael M. DeLaney, C.S.C., University of Portland: Bill Reed, was reappointed by Provincial Rev. Events Director; The University King’s College David T. Tyson, C.S.C., as District of Notre Dame: Joseph A. Russo, King’s College was named to the Superior during the District Chapter Director of Financial Strategies; President's Higher Education Com- in January. Fr. DeLaney has served the Holy Cross Community at munity Service Honor Roll for the as Superior for the past three years King's College: Marion Woods sixth consecutive year based on and his reappointment will be for and Elizabeth Marley long-time exemplary service efforts during another three years. Community dining room assistants. the 2010-11 academic year. King’s Rev. Rodrigo Valenzuela Rios, On April 14, the Province has been recognized on the Honor C.S.C. will be ordained April 21 by celebrated the Ordination of Rev. Roll each year since its 2006 launch. Ricardo Ezzati of San- Matthew C. Kuczora, C.S.C., at tiago, Chile. Fr. Rodrigo teaches the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on Stonehill College theology at Saint George’s College the campus of the University of As part of Stonehill’s alternative in Santiago, and serves as a cam- Notre Dame. Spring Break program, students pus minister there. Rev. David T. Tyson, C.S.C., pre- volunteered at two Holy Cross ap- sented Fr. Kuczora for Ordination. ostolates. Some worked at André District of East Africa The Most Reverend Kevin C. House (Phoenix), a social justice In Kampala, Uganda, the District Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne- ministry for the homeless and the of East Africa welcomed a new South Bend, Ind. conferred the unemployed. Another group trav- District Superior. Rev. Patrick Neary, Sacrament of Holy Orders. elled to Perú to volunteer at Col- C.S.C., a native of LaPorte, Ind., egio Fe y Alegría (a school serving was elected District Superior in The University of Notre Dame about 1,800 students with pre- December 2011. Fr. Pat had been Rev. William M. Lies, C.S.C., was kinder, special education, and tech- serving as Director of McCauley named Vice President for Mission nical job training) and the “Yancana Formation House in Nairobi. Before Engagement & Church Affairs at Huasy” project (which provides serving at McCauley Formation Notre Dame. Fr. Lies was the exec- services to children with physical House, Fr. Pat served as Superior utive director of the Center for and mental handicaps). of Moreau Seminary (Notre Dame, Social Concerns. Fr. Lies will co- Ind.) for six years. ordinate and strengthen the many Holy Cross Family Ministries ways Notre Dame serves the Ca- 2012 marks the beginning of a District of Perú tholic Church. special year for Family Rosary and Provincial Fr. Tyson appointed Rev. Rev. James B. King, C.S.C., Re- Family Theater Productions, each Aníbal Andrés Niño Loarte, C.S.C., ligious Superior of Holy Cross priests founded by Holy Cross priests and District Superior during the District and brothers at Notre Dame, has Servant of God Patrick Peyton. Chapter in February. His term will been appointed Director of the Family Rosary is celebrating 70 years also be for three years. University’s Office of Campus Min- of bringing families together to istry. Fr. King is also a trustee and pray the Rosary, while Family The- Nuevo León, México fellow of the University. ater Productions utilizes mass media In March, Provincial Fr. Tyson re- President Rev. John I. Jenkins, and Hollywood celebrities to enter- ceived the Final Vows of Mr. Jorge C.S.C., joined 350 Notre Dame tain, educate and inspire families. Armando Morales Trejo, C.S.C.

16 Following In the Footsteps Of a Great Band of Men

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