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Campus Ministry: Addressing Abuse in the Church

In the midst of continued revelations of sexual abuse and abuse of power in the Catholic Church, Campus Ministry would like to offer a few resources for addressing and processing these revelations:

  • Mass and Holy Hour: On the eve of the celebration of their central feast day, the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, the local Holy Cross community will be offering a Mass and Holy Hour of prayer for the well-being of survivors of abuse and for the healing of the whole Body of Christ. This will occur on Thursday, Sept 13, starting with Mass at 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Holy Hour will continue until 6:30 p.m. All are welcome for the Mass and Holy Hour.
  • Local Church: Archbishop Sample has offered thoughtful words in response the latest revelations, found through this link.
  • National News: a good outlet for balanced reporting on recent revelations can be found through https://cruxnow.com – a news site dedicated to independent coverage of the Vatican and the Catholic Church.
  • Conversations: We have a wonderful community of thoughtful individuals here on campus. Take time to check in with one another and look for opportunities for conversation as a way to process all that is coming out.

If you have questions, comments, or the need for conversation, you are welcome to reach out to Fr. Jim Gallagher, C.S.C., directly: gallaghe@up.edu or x8011.

Goodbye to Beth Barsotti and Anthony Paz

Anthony Paz and Beth Barsotti both joined Campus Ministry during the summer of 2012, and they are both leaving UP this summer for new adventures in other states. Please join their colleagues to wish them well on Wednesday, June 27, from 4-6 p.m., in the Pilot House. Snacks will be provided and a no-host bar.

For more information, please contact Theresa McCreary, Campus Ministry, at x7131 or mccreary@up.edu

New in Campus Ministry: Veronicca Bathon

Campus Ministry is excited to announce that Veronicca Bathon will be joining our team on July 9 as the Campus Minister for Faith Formation. Veronicca will be responsible for the University’s signature Encounter With Christ retreat program, as well as developing and promoting resources to encourage and mentor students in the growth of their spiritual lives. She will also support the campus community’s interfaith efforts and engage in pastoral care of the campus community.

Veronicca (Solis), a 2013 University of Portland alumna, participated in the Holy Cross Overseas Lay Missionary post-grad service program, and is a recent graduate of the University of Notre Dame Master of Divinity Program. Veronicca and her husband Josh celebrated their marriage on June 2. On a fun side note, Veronicca is a licensed sawyer with an S212 certification.

 

Celebrate the Feast of The Sacred Heart of Jesus, June 7

The Congregation of Holy Cross will celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in June, according to Bro. Thomas Giumenta, C.S.C., acting superior, Congregation of Holy Cross. It is the patronal feast of the Priests of Holy Cross, and there will be a celebration on Thursday, June 7, with a Mass at 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend.

According to an entry on the Congregation of Holy Cross website, “As Holy Cross priests, we find our model of priestly charity in the Sacred Heart of Jesus, that heart pierced on the cross by the soldier’s lance in the final proof that Jesus offered all for us. In imitation of Him, we, too, seek to offer all in laying down our lives in service of the People of God. Especially through ministering the Sacraments, we hope that the blood and the water that flowed from the pierced Heart of Christ continue to give life to our world.”

For more information contact Bro. Thomas Giumenta, C.S.C., acting superior, at giumenta@up.edu.

Mass of Remembrance for Allen Lund, Joe Allegretti: May 10

On Thursday, May 10, faculty and staff are invited to join members of the Board of Regents and the Holy Cross community for a Mass held in honor of D. Allen Lund and Joseph B. Allegretti. The Mass will take place at 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. All are welcome to join in this celebration of the lives and legacies of these two individuals who have served, supported, and shaped this University in countless ways.

Any questions about the Mass can be directed to the Office of University Relations (pick@up.edu).

 

Baccalaureate Mass, May 5

The Baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 5, at 5 p.m., in the Chiles Center. Graduates and faculty will assemble at 4 p.m. in the north corridors of the Chiles Center. The academic procession will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m. Academic regalia will be worn. According to campus ministry, this will be the only Mass celebrated on campus during commencement weekend; there are no Masses in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher on Sunday, May 6. For more information contact campus ministry at 7131 or mccreary@up.edu.

The UP/C.S.C. Connection Runs Deep

Did you know about the University of Portland/Holy Cross connection? Members of the Congregation of Holy Cross have been at the University of Portland since 1902. The way that UP does its work is very much influenced by the history and charisms of Holy Cross. Fr. Jim Gallagher, C.S.C., Campus Ministry, explains the deep connections in this video.