The Congregation of Holy Cross is a Roman Catholic religious community of priests and brothers that serve the Church and the world in 16 countries. Through educating in the faith, these men strive to bring hope to a world in need. Within the United States, there are three provinces of Holy Cross (US Province, Midwest Province, and Moreau Province).
University of Notre Dame (South Bend, IN), University of Portland (Portland, Oregon), King’s College (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania), and Stonehill College (Easton, Masscheuttes) are sponsored higher education ministries of the United States Province of Holy Cross.
St. Edward’s University (Austin, Texas) is a sponsored higher education ministry of the Moreau Province of Holy Cross.
Holy Cross College (South Bend, Indiana) is a sponsored higher education ministry of the Midwest Province of Brothers of Holy Cross.
Follow this link to visit the US Province of Priests & Brothers website.
The Constitutions are the rule of life for the religious community. They set forth the commitments, values, and spirituality that guide the work of all Holy Cross religious worldwide. Follow this link to access the Constitutions of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Priests & Brothers.
Holy Cross serves in 16 countries in a variety of parish, education and mission apostolates. The Congregation website gives a glimpse into some of these unique ministries around the world. Follow this link to access the Generalate website.
The mission of the Office of Apostolic Mission and Charism is to deepen the sense of and commitment to the Holy Cross mission and charism throughout the U.S. Province apostolates, including parishes, colleges and universities, and our other ministries. The office serves both members of the U.S. Province as well as our lay collaborators.
Please follow this link to learn more about the Office of Apostolic Mission & Charism.
The Marianites of Holy Cross (MSC) mission is rooted in their identity as religious women united with Mary at the foot of the cross. They are called to incarnate the love and compassion of Jesus Christ, to be a prophetic presence in the world, and to stand with those who are excluded. Their mission also includes a commitment to prayer and a life lived in community, fostering compassion and a sense of belonging.
University of Holy Cross (New Orleans, Louisiana) is a sponsored higher education ministry of the Marianites of Holy Cross.
Follow this link to learn more about the Marianites of Holy Cross.
Sisters of the Holy Cross focus on ministries that help build communities of justice and love, eradicate material poverty and end gender discrimination against women. The needs of people from many countries and cultures shape our missionary zeal. Our ministries respond to health and education needs; unjust social, political and economic systems; and issues such as migration, nonviolence, human trafficking and the environment.
Saint Mary's College (Notre Dame, Indiana) is a sponsored higher education ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Cross.
Follow this link to learn more about the Sisters of the Holy Cross.