Fr. William (Bill) Wickham, C.S.C., died on January 6, 2021 at the Holy Cross House in Notre Dame. Fr. Wickham was a member of the Holy Cross Community in Portland from 1985 to 2020. During those years he served as Chaplain at both OHSU and the Veterans Administration Medical Center hospitals and was resident as Parochial […]
Congregation of Holy Cross
2020 Spirit of Holy Cross Award for Brenda Greiner
Each year on September 15, the Holy Cross US Province of Priests and Brothers names recipients of the Spirit of Holy Cross Award. UP’s own Brenda Greiner was among the eleven people named for this award this year. The Spirit of Holy Cross Award acknowledges the critical importance lay collaborators play in living out the […]
Congregation of Holy Cross Video: We’re Praying For You
In hopes of providing a bit of encouragement to the UP community that our local Holy Cross Community is still here and praying for them, a video is available at this link. For more information contact Fr. Jim Gallagher, C.S.C., at gallaghe@up.edu.
2019 Spirit of Holy Cross Awardee: Thomas Greene
The Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers, will award the Spirit of Holy Cross Award to retiring University of Portland provost Thomas Greene. Greene is among the five 2019 recipients announced by the Congregation’s United States Province Office. Greene, who has served UP as an instructor, administrator, professor, and leader for […]
Fr. John Wironen, C.S.C. Memorial Mass, Nov. 7
A memorial Mass will take place for Fr. John Wironen, C.S.C., on Thursday, November 7, at 5:15 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. All are welcome to attend and pay their respects to Fr. John, who passed away on Wednesday, October 16, at Holy Cross House in Notre Dame, Ind., at the age of […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Congregation of Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Social: You’re Invited!
University faculty and staff are asked to save the date for the next Congregation of Holy Cross Wine and Cheese Social on Friday, March 9, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The social will take place at the Holy Cross Court lounge, located at the lower level of 5410 N. Strong St. Be our guest, and join us […]
The Difference Between “Blessed” and “Saint”: Did You Know?
Do you know the difference between a “Blessed” and a “Saint?” Two holy men of Holy Cross have special days this month. January contains the feast days of St. Andre Bessette (Jan. 6) and Blessed Basil Moreau (Jan. 20). While they both have feast days, each one carries a slightly different title, one “Blessed” and […]