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The Brothers of Holy Cross

The Brothers of Holy Cross. Eric Morgel, Hali Levandoski , Matt Vanisacker Mrs. Biler Prayer 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 Prayer 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. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Sources "Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers." Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers. Congregatio 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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