Every Catholic religious order was founded to address a particular problem of a time and locale. In the case of the Congregation of Holy Cross, that problem was the devastation wrought by the French Revolution, which had led to suppression of public worship and the shutting down of many Catholic communities. Nearly two generations of […]
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Religious Charisms: Did You Know?
“Charism” is a word that comes up frequently when describing Catholic religious orders and communities. In some ways, you can think of an order’s charism as its personality. Charism is the inspirational purpose that starts communities and keeps them going. It is their particular mission and animating spirit. It gives religious communities distinctive flavors and […]
Blessing for the Vocation of Marriage, Feb. 14
For World Marriage Day (Feb. 10) and Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14), all married people will be blessed for their vocation of marriage during the 12:05 p.m. Mass on Thursday, February 14, in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. All are welcome to attend Mass. For more information contact Theresa McCreary, Campus Ministry, at x7131 or mccreary@up.edu.
Holy Cross & Catholic at UP: Did You Know?
Did you know what it means when you say that UP is Holy Cross and Catholic? Often UP is referred to as a Catholic university, other times it is talked about as a Holy Cross university. Do Holy Cross and Catholic mean the same thing? The truth is that one connects us to the other. […]
2018 Spirit of Holy Cross, 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 Sunday, January 20, at the 4:30 p.m. Mass in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Madeline Doll is the recipient of the 2018 Spirit of Holy Cross Award, the highest honor bestowed […]
La Virgen de Guadalupe Midnight Mass: Dec. 12
La Virgen de Guadalupe Midnight Mass will be offered on Wednesday, December 12, at midnight (Tuesday night going into Wednesday morning). The Mass will be offered in Spanish with English following along, and pan dulce and hot champurrado will be available for people to grab after Mass. Please feel free to bring family, friends, and loved ones. […]
Advent Visio Divina, Dec. 12: All Welcome
Campus Ministry and the Garaventa Center invite you to join with others in the campus community for Advent Visio Divina on Wednesday, December 12, at 12:35 p.m., following noon Mass. Visio Divina is an ancient form of Christian prayer in which we allow our hearts and imaginations to enter into a sacred image, in silence, to see what God […]
Feast Of The Immaculate Conception Mass, Dec. 8
Campus Ministry will offer Masses on the Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday, December 8, at 10:30 a.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the conception of Mary, who became the mother of Jesus Christ. It is one of the most important Marian feasts celebrated in […]
Come Enjoy Bells In The Ballroom, Dec. 7
Christmas bells are (or will be) ringing in the Mehling Ballroom on Friday, December 7, starting at 7 p.m. All UP employees and their families are invited to come enjoy the festive sounds of the season with performances by the Chapel Handbell Choir, Chapel Choir (with orchestra members), and “The Bluff Boys” UP Barbershop Quartet. […]
Thanksgiving Day Mass, Nov. 22
Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher at 10:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, November 22. This will replace the 12:05 p.m. daily Mass. All are invited to attend. For more information contact campus ministry at 7131 or ministry@up.edu.