In This Month of Holy Cross History...

October 10
Arrival of Holy Cross Religions in Indiana

On this day in 1841, Father Sorin and Brothers Anselm, Francis Xavier, Gatien, Joachim, Lawrence, and Vincent arrived in Vincennes in Indian on their way to establishing the Congregation of Holy Cross in the United States. The commitment of this small group to the religious life and to spread the Gospel has borne fruit in many schools and parishes throughout the United States.

October 14
Establishment of first Holy Cross School in North America

On this day in 1841, the Holy Cross Religious arrived at Black Oak Ridge, Indiana. The school they established there was the first of many schools to be established by the Congregation of Holy Cross in the United States and North America.

October 17
"I Am Sending You a Saint" - Blessed Brother André Canonized

There was a great cause for joy within the Congregation of Holy Cross throughout the Church on October 17, 2010, when Brother André Bessette, C.S.C., was canonized a saint.

He was the first saint in the history of the Congregation. Given the title "Blessed" in 1982, this "miracle man of Montreal" has already inspired millions by offering hope, hospitality, and healing during his lifetime (1845-1937) and by his profound faith and humble service, enlivened by a special devotion to Saint Joseph.

Our school chapel was rededicated in May 2011 as St. Andre Chapel. A first class relic of our beloved saint was placed in the Altar.

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