About the Family of Holy Cross
The Holy Cross sisters, brothers and priests were founded by Father Basil Anthony Moreau, CSC, who was beatified in Le Mans, France, in 2007. Since their beginnings, the four Holy Cross congregations have grown and spread throughout the world, serving impoverished and vulnerable people. Their members minister in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America, furthering the educational and pastoral vision of Father Moreau. The four congregations are the Marianites of Holy Cross, NewOrleans, Louisiana, USA; the Congregation of Holy Cross (priests and brothers), Rome, Italy; the Congregation of Sisters of Holy Cross, Montréal, Québec, Canada; and the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Notre Dame, Indiana, USA.
Family of Holy Cross Statement on the Crisis in Ukraine (2022)Shocked and saddened by the immense suffering inflicted on the Ukrainian people by the unprovoked Russian invasion of their country, the leaders of the four Congregations of Holy Cross have issued a joint statement on the crisis in Ukraine. In addition to the immediate cessation of the conflict and withdrawal of Russian forces, the statement also calls for an outpouring of humanitarian aid, and a rigorous response for the protection and resettlement of international refugees. This statement is available here in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Family of Holy Cross Statement on Nonviolence and Just PeaceIn a world reeling from violence, the leaders of the four Congregations of Holy Cross sisters, brothers and priests have issued a joint statement on nonviolence and Just Peace, declaring that “Jesus taught us to respond to violence with love and forgiveness” and committing to abide by his words and example. The signing of the statement took place at a meeting of the four general councils of Holy Cross, hosted by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States, from October 2-4. Family of Holy Cross Statement on the Syrian Refugee CrisisIn solidarity with our Syrian brothers and sisters, the leaders of the four Congregations of Holy Cross sisters, brothers and priests have issued a joint statement on the Syrian refugee crisis, calling for a more rigorous response for the protection and resettlement of international refugees, and a peaceful resolution to the Syrian conflict. The signing of the statement took place at a meeting of the four general councils of Holy Cross, hosted by the Congregation of Holy Cross in Rome, Italy, from October 5-6. Family of Holy Cross Statement on Climate ChangeThe signing of the statement took place at a meeting of the four general councils of Holy Cross, hosted by the Sisters of Holy Cross in Pierrefonds, Québec, Canada, from September 28 to October 1. The statement was developed by the Holy Cross International Justice Office (HCIJO), which animates and unites the social justice work of the four congregations. By providing educational resources and action opportunities, the HCIJO works to develop a well-informed, unified, public Holy Cross voice able to impact critical justice issues of the times. |
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