Día de los Muertos is a special day of the year when family, friends, and loved ones who have passed away are remembered with gratitude and joy. It is a tradition that its origins in Aztec rituals and has grown to merge with Catholic and Christian celebrated in places throughout North America and Latin American […]
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All Souls Day Mass, Nov. 2
During the month of November, the Catholic Church traditionally remembers our beloved departed. We pray for the souls of our family and friends and give thanks for how we were blessed by their lives. November 2nd marks the Commemoration of All Souls, a particular day during which we pray for our beloved departed. All are […]
Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, Sept. 15: A Space for Gathering Sorrows and Mourning Loss
In the midst of this year steeped in sorrow and loss, Campus Ministry and the Holy Cross Community are offering the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows (Sept. 15) as a time to communally mourn our losses and draw together in our sorrows. All members of the UP community are invited to offer their intentions, […]
Food Resources Available to the Portland Community
The Archdiocese of Portland, working through a grant from the USDA, is making food boxes available at parishes throughout the archdiocese, according to Fr. Jim Gallagher, C.S.C., Campus Ministry. There is no requirement to be a member of a parish, just stop by when they are distributing and pick up a box. More information, including […]
Campus Ministry to Continue Offering Mass on Campus
Campus Ministry will continue to celebrate Mass on campus during the upcoming semester, according to Theresa McCreary, campus ministry. Since Mass attendance is limited, those interested in attending should express their interest through the survey found on the Campus Ministry website. Guidelines and protocols for safely attending Mass are also listed on the Campus Ministry […]
New Icon of African Martyrs in Shipstad Chapel
Campus Ministry director Fr. Jim Gallagher, C.S.C., has announced the newly arrived Icon of the Uganda Martyrs. Commissioned in January for the Shipstad Hall Chapel, which is dedicated to the Uganda Martyrs, the icon shows the 22 martyrs flanking Jesus Christ. These members of the king’s court were put to death between 1885-1887 for refusing […]
Campus Ministry Resuming Public Mass on Campus
Archbishop Sample has provided permission to restart public Masses in the Portland Archdiocese and has offered guidelines for doing so, according to Rev. Jim Gallagher, C.S.C., Campus Ministry. Those present for Mass will be kept to 25 or less and social distancing will be maintained. Chapel spaces will also be cleaned after each use. Campus […]
Patron Saints For The Current Condition: Did You Know?
Patron Saints in Catholicism are venerable women and men from throughout history who are heavenly advocates for places, professions, and people. In these unprecedented times, we’ll share some especially relevant patron saints to intercede for us all. St. Clare of Assisi is the patron saint of televisions and computer screens, believe it or not. An […]
Big Change for Maureen Briare: Welcome (Back) to Nursing
Maureen Briare will be returning to her nursing career by joining the School of Nursing faculty as an instructor for fall 2020. Maureen states, “I am beyond excited for the privilege of being able to accompany students on their journey of self-discovery, synthesis of skills and information, and especially their growth as caring, loving, human beings […]
Nominations Due for Oddo Scholarship by April 13
Shortly after his untimely death in 1989, University president Rev. Thomas Oddo, C.S.C., was memorialized by faculty, staff, students, and friends with the establishment of an endowed scholarship fund named after him. Every year the University awards scholarship funds in Fr. Oddo’s name to one or more students who meet a set of criteria which includes demonstrated […]