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The Brothers of Holy Cross

The Brothers of Holy Cross. Eric Morgel, Hali Levandoski , Matt Vanisacker Mrs. Biler Lifestyles 25 May 2012. History. Founded in 1837 in France by Blessed Fr. Basil Moreau, CSC During this time, the French Church was oppressed by the revolutionaries.

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The Brothers of Holy Cross

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  1. The Brothers of Holy Cross Eric Morgel, HaliLevandoski, Matt Vanisacker Mrs. Biler Lifestyles 25 May 2012

  2. History • Founded in 1837 in France by Blessed Fr. Basil Moreau, CSC • During this time, the French Church was oppressed by the revolutionaries. • The Congregation of Holy Cross began as members of the Brothers of St. Joseph and a group of Auxiliary Priests. • The Congregation includes both Brothers of Holy Cross and Priests of Holy Cross. • Four years later, Blessed Fr. Moreau founded the Marianites of Holy Cross, a female religious order. • Eventually, the Order began missionary work in Europe, Algeria, Canada, the United States and Eastern Bengal (Bangladesh). • In 1841, the Brothers of Holy Cross founded the University of Notre Dame. • In 1944, the Brothers of Holy Cross founded Monroe Catholic Central (now St. Mary Catholic Central).

  3. Timeline

  4. Founder Father Basil Moreau C.S.C. Was born in France February 11, 1799 in a small town near Le Mans. He grew up amidst turmoil of the French Revolution As a young man he was religious and felt called to restore the church that was destroyed during the civil war. In 1821 he was ordained a priest and later became a seminary professor.

  5. Founder • In 1835 he organized a group of young priests called “auxiliary priests” • In 1835 he was asked to oversee the Brothers of Saint Joseph, a recently founded group of educators • In 1837 he merged the Brothers and the priests and the association took of the name of the city where it was based Sainte-Croix or Holy Cross

  6. Characteristics They live together with other men who share common beliefs. That one should live a life devoted to faith and do service for others. They live in a community of brothers; in good times or in bad times they can always rely on each other to be there. They try to be present in the communities in which they serve. They make themselves constantly available to the people.

  7. Characteristics Members live a dynamic spiritual life and have both inward contemplation about faith and outwardly express their faith through service to others. They strive to bring hope to other people around the world.

  8. Process to Join

  9. Lifestyle of Holy Cross Monks of the Order follow a threefold vow of obedience, stability, and conversion to the Monastic way of life. In general, monks of the Order are encouraged to develop their own ministries within their monastic vocation.

  10. Mission of Holy Cross The mission of the Brothers of the Holy Cross is to educate youth in schools. They have mission centers in East Africa, Peru, Chile, Mexico, India, Brazil, West Africa and the Philippines.

  11. Impact of Holy Cross The Brothers of the Holy Cross have founded many high schools and universities. Some of these include: Holy Cross College, The University of Notre Dame and St. Mary Catholic Central High School.

  12. Interesting Facts • In addition to being the founders of the University of Notre Dame, the Brothers of Holy Cross also support: • St. Edward’s College, Austin, Texas

  13. Saints and Leaders • St. André Besset, CSC is the first Brother from the Order to reach sainthood. • He was a humble doorkeeper in Canada who had the gift of healing. • He was canonized on October 17, 2010.

  14. Saints and Leaders • The founder of the Order, Blessed Fr. Basil Moreau, CSC, is currently waiting to be canonized. • He was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI on September 15, 2007. • The Superior General of the Brothers today is Fr. Richard V. Warner, CSC

  15. Recent Times • In modern times, the Brothers have expanded their missionary work into the following areas: • District of East Africa • District of West Africa • District of Brazil

  16. Sources "Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers." Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers. Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers. Web. 24 May 2012. "The Brothers of Holy Cross :: Extraordinary Lives, Bringing Hope To Others." The Brothers of Holy Cross :: Extraordinary Lives, Bringing Hope To Others. The Brothers of Holy Cross. Web. 24 May 2012.

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