SCHOOL NEWS

Founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Father Basil Moreau, Beatified in LeMans, France

Mr. Amadeo Rinaldi, Interim Principal of Holy Cross High School represented the school community at the Beatification Ceremony of the founding father of the Congregation of Holy Cross, the Venerable Basil Moreau (1799-1873). The official ceremony took place on Saturday, September 15, 2007 in LeMans, France, the birthplace of Moreau.
Beatification is a step toward being declared a saint. The first step in the process was completed in 2003 when Father Basil Moreau was declared Venerable by Pope John Paul II who approved the proclamation that he lived a life “heroic in virtue.”

Beatification takes place after a comprehensive study of the Servant of God’s life, teachings and virtues allowing the title of Blessed to be bestowed upon him/her, affirming that they are a model for Christian life and that a miracle has taken place through their intercession. At this time, a liturgical feastday in honor of the Blessed Father Moreau will be added to the Church’s calendar. This celebration is generally limited to the group or community founded by that person or to a location where the person had significant influence.

In order for Father Moreau to complete the process of canonization and ultimately be declared a saint, there will be further examination of his life and virtue and the endorsement that a second miracle is attributed to his intercession.  At the time of canonization, the Holy Father declares that the Blessed is among the Saints in heaven and inscribes the person’s name on the official list (canon) of the Saints of the Church.  It is at this time that public devotion to the newly declared Saint is extended to the universal Church.

Holy Cross High School, founded in 1968, offers a college preparatory education within a faith-centered environment to boys and girls in grades 9-12. The school is sponsored and staffed by the Brothers of Holy Cross, Eastern Province, in association with the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame and dedicated lay men and women. The Brothers of Holy Cross sponsor seventeen high schools across the country. The Congregation also founded the University of Notre Dame and is affiliated with Stonehill College (Mass.), Kings College (PA), St. Edwards University (TX) and the University of Portland (OR).

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SPRING MUSICAL

The Holy Cross High School Student Theatre will be presenting the musical Man of La Mancha on Thursday, May 1st, Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, May 4th at 2:00 p.m. at the Holy Cross auditorium in Waterbury.  All tickets are $12.00 and can be obtained by calling the school or from the box office before the performances.  The Sunday, May 4th matinee is a Senior Citizen matinee and is free to all seniors.  Please call in advance to reserve these senior seats.  For further information, please call Holy Cross in Waterbury at 203.757.9248.

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ADVANCEMENT NEWSLETTER

Be sure to check out CROSS Words, our Advancement newsletter, which is full of exciting changes at Holy Cross and lots of alumni news.

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ONLINE GIVING NOW AVAILABLE

Now you can show your support for Holy Cross High School instantly, by making a donation through the NEW Online Giving page on our website. This exciting new tool makes it easier and more convenient for all members of the Holy Cross Community to join our extended family of donors who regularly give to the school through the Holy Cross Fund. You can also make a donation to the Scholarship and Endowment Fund on this page. Please take a look and consider adding your gift to help Holy Cross. Every gift counts! Thank you for your generosity.

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Is it time to renew those magazine subscriptions?

You can renew and purchase your favorite magazine subscriptions ONLINE - and help Holy Cross High School at the same time. Just click on the link provided and follow the instructions to place your order. QSP can save you up to 75% off the regular subscription price and Holy Cross will receive a 40% profit on the dollars you spend!!!

The online option for purchasing or renewing subscriptions will be available on the website throughout the year.

Please encourage your family and friends to participate.

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NOTICE to Online Community Members

The Online Community is undergoing some 'reconstruction' and will be unavailable for a time. When construction is completed, there will be an announcement on this page letting you know that it is working again. Thank you for your patience during this renovation period.