Rev. Jim Connelly, C.S.C., associate professor emeritus of history, will present “Brothers of Holy Cross: 1820-2020, from 4 to 1,000,” on Tuesday, March 17, at 7:15 p.m., in the Brian Doyle Auditorium in Dundon-Berchtold Hall. Light refreshments will be served after the lecture. Fr. Connelly’s lecture will celebrate the bicentennial of the establishment of the […]
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Feast of St. Joseph, March 19: All Welcome!
All faculty, staff, students, and the public are invited to celebrate the feast day of St. Joseph in a Mass on Thursday, March 19, at 5 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. St. Joseph is the patron saint of the Brothers of Holy Cross, who have since their founding sought to emulate his […]
Holy Cross Religious Brothers: Did You Know?
Did you know about what a religious brother is? Many people are afraid to ask the question. “What’s a Brother, anyway?” It’s a perfectly good question to ask at any time one feels so inclined to put it out there. The “Brother” in the Catholic Church is a man who is vowed to poverty, celibacy, […]
“Hold Fast to Love and Justice” with Bernadette Farrell, March 21
Mark your calendars for a special Lenten concert with renowned liturgical composer Bernadette Farrell entitled, “Hold Fast to Love and Justice,” on Saturday March 21, at 7 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. The concert features music focused on social justice, as well as beloved favorites such as “Christ, Be Our Light.” The […]
Ashes On Foreheads: Did You Know?
Do you know why people had ashes on their forehead last week? Deep in the roots of the Judeo-Christian tradition is a connection between ashes and penance. Ashes are a way of humbling oneself before God to acknowledge actions or behaviors that have drawn one away from God. The Season of Lent for the Christian […]
Hallow Prayer App Available for Lent
Looking for a way to pray more intentionally during Lent? Consider downloading Hallow, a new app that offers several types of guided prayer, including Centering Prayer, Examine, Lectio Divina, and more. The creators are offering one free introductory month to serve as an aid for your Lenten journey. Available most places you find apps and at: www.hallow.app. Contact Fr. […]
The Season of Lent: Did You Know?
Lent is a period of preparation for the Easter celebration, which is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. This liturgical season has been a part of the practice of Christians since the late second century. The length of this period varied early on but was proposed to be set at forty days at the […]
Ash Wednesday Masses, February 26
Ash Wednesday is the starting date for Lent, the liturgical season of preparation for Easter. This year Ash Wednesday falls on February 26. Mass will offered on February 26 at 12:05 p.m. and at 4:45 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. All are welcome. For information contact Campus Ministry at x7131 or ministry@up.edu.
Blessed Basil Moreau Feast Day, Jan. 20
All University of Portland community members are invited to celebrate the feast day of Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C., founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, on Monday, January 20, at the 12:05 p.m. Mass in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. For more information, contact Campus Ministry at x7131 or ministry@up.edu.
St. Andre Bessette Feast Day Mass, Jan. 6
Please join the UP and Holy Cross communities in celebration of the feast day of St. Andre Bessette, C.S.C., at the 12:05 p.m. Mass in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher on Monday, January 6. St. Andre is a significant saint for the Congregation of Holy Cross as he was a Holy Cross brother and […]