Holy Cross offers a range of off-campus spiritual adventures that enable you to serve the sick, stand up for those who have no voice, and reflect on how God鈥檚 love works in communities across the country, around the world, and in your own life.
Pilgrimage to St. Joseph Oratory (Fall Break)
Br. Andr茅 was a Holy Cross Brother who spent the majority of his life serving in Montreal.聽He had a great devotion to St. Joseph, was associated with thousands of miraculous cures during his life, and was instrumental in the building of the St. Joseph Oratory in Montreal. Brother Andr茅 was canonized a Saint on October 17, 2010.
Each year Holy Cross students have the chance to go on pilgrimage to the St. Joseph Oratory. In addition to learning about the life of Brother Andr茅 and praying at his tomb in the crypt of the Oratory, the pilgrimage also includes:
- Exploring historic churches in downtown Montreal
- Visiting Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine (Auriesville, New York)
- Visiting Saint Kateri Tekakwitha National Shrine and Historic Site (Fonda, New York)
- Visiting the tomb of St. Kateri Tekakwitha at St. Francis-Xavier Mission Church (Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada)
- Visiting the tomb of Venerable Fr. Payton at Stonehill College (North Easton, MA)
- Visiting Holy Cross Family Ministries (North Easton, MA)
Students have the opportunity to participate in our pilgrimage AND earn college credit!
We will meet 4 times before our pilgrimage, and once more after our fall break pilgrimage.
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September 24, Wednesday, 4:30-5:15pm
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October 1, Wednesday, 4:30-5:15pm
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October 8, Wednesday, 4:30-5:15pm
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October 17, Friday, 4:30-5:15pm
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Pilgrimage travel days: October 18-24
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Final class: October 31, Wednesday, 4:30-5:15pm
Don’t miss this opportunity to travel to various holy sites together with other Holy Cross Saints!
If you have any questions about our class, schedule, or pilgrimage travels, please email Dr. Barlas ([email protected]) or Dr. Myers ([email protected]).
Spes Unica Retreat (Fall and Spring semesters)
鈥淪pes Unica鈥� is borrowed from the motto of the Holy Cross Brothers who sponsor the school. The full motto is 鈥淎ve Crux, Spes Unica!鈥� or 鈥淗ail the Cross, our Only Hope!鈥� The retreat has a definite Catholic flavor, however non-Catholics are welcome to attend鈥攁nd many do!
A Spes Unica retreat consists of spending a weekend away from the pressures of the world, at the beautiful Lindenwood Retreat Center located at Ancilla College in Donaldson, Indiana. During Spes Unica, students:
- Reflect on their own lives and personal character
- Examine their relationship with God and with other people
- Form lifelong friendships
The retreat is both serious and light. You will be encouraged to be open and sincere with the people in your group, and look honestly at your moral character. The end result: You will grow in your knowledge of the faith鈥攁nd make meaningful new friendships.
March for Life (January)
Every January a group of Holy Cross students buses to the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., where we show our support for the rights of the unborn.聽If you can鈥檛 make the trip, we encourage you to attend the local march at the federal courthouse in downtown South Bend. Both events generally garner significant participation.