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. explains the deep connections in this video.
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Brother Fulgence Dougherty, C.S.C., 1922-2017
Brother Fulgence (James) Dougherty, C.S.C., former director of international student services at the University of Portland, passed away at age 95 on Sunday, December 17, 2017, after a lengthy illness. Br. Fulgence spent 32 years at the University of Portland. From August 1978 to May 1992, he served as the director of the international student services program. With extensive cross-cultural experience from 30 years spent in East Pakistan, Bangladesh, Liberia, and Ghana, he was eminently qualified to assist foreign students in the transition to life and education in the United States. He was well-known for his tireless attention to a large number of students, many of them from the Middle East, as well as for his outreach to faculty and staff. After he left the program in May 1992, Br. Fulgence continued to serve at the University until 2009 as an assistant to the academic vice president, where he evaluated foreign transcripts. In 1988, he was awarded the University’s highest award for staff employees, the Rev. Charles Miltner, C.S.C. Administrative Award, presented to employees who have been of exemplary and outstanding service to the University.
Upon his retirement from the University, Br. Fulgence continued to live in Holy Cross Court for another year before moving to Columba Hall, Notre Dame, Indiana, in 2010. Because of increasing health care needs, Br. Fulgence moved to Dujarie House in 2016, where he passed away on December 17.
Please keep Br. Fulgence and his family and Holy Cross community in your thoughts and prayers.
Congregation of Holy Cross Celebrating Moreau Beatification
On September 15, 2007, the Congregation of Holy Cross celebrated with great joy the beatification of its founder, Blessed Basile Moreau. Now, with similar joy and thanksgiving, Holy Cross is celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows and commemorating the 10 Year Anniversary of the Beatification, with liturgies, celebrations, and events around the world. We invite you to join us in celebrating God’s Providence and the victory in Christ’s Cross in the life of Blessed Moreau.
The Congregation of Holy Cross has a number of resources to enter more fully into this anniversary celebration: a photo gallery of the beatification festivities in 2007; information about the life and ministry of Blessed Moreau, including reflections by Holy Cross religious; downloadable prayers and liturgical texts for the occasion; and news articles highlighting the events surrounding the anniversary.
Finally, as we find in Blessed Moreau even today a ready intercessory and a trustworthy guide in the life of discipleship, we invite you to continue to pray together with us for his canonization.
Holy Cross Wine and Cheese Social, Oct. 13
The Holy Cross Community is delighted to invite all faculty and staff to the ever-popular “Wine and Cheese Social” on Friday, October 13, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. The social will take place at the Holy Cross Court Lounge, located at the lower level of 5410 N. Strong Street. Be our guest, and join us for a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon filled with fine wine, fine cheese, and fine conversation. Please contact Kaley McCauley with any questions at 503.943.8024.
Lenten Reflections with Holy Cross Series, March 22 & 29, April 5
University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., will present “Welcoming the Stranger: Hospitality and Christian Discipleship” as a guest of the Lenten Reflections with Holy Cross speaker series at Holy Redeemer Church (25 Rosa Parks Way). He will speak at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, and the lecture is free and open to all.
On Wednesday, March 29, Rev. Jeff Cooper, C.S.C., will present “Encountering the Demon at Gerasa: A Lenten Spirituality for Recovery of Self” at 7 p.m., at Holy Redeemer Church.
Brendan Ryan, C.S.C., a Holy Cross seminarian, will present “The Cross and Lenten Hope” on Wednesday, April 5, at Holy Redeemer Church.
For more information contact Rev. John Dougherty, C.S.C., Holy Redeemer Parish, at frdoughertycsc@gmail.com.
Holy Cross Wine and Cheese Social, March 10
The Holy Cross Community is again delighted to invite all faculty and staff to a Wine and Cheese Social on Friday, March 10, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., at the Holy Cross Court Lounge, located at the lower level of 5410 N. Strong Street. Be our guest, and join us for a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon filled with fine wine, fine cheese, and fine conversation. Please contact Kaley McCauley (ext. 8024 or mccauley@up.edu) with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there.
UP Faculty Pilgrimage to France
Together with the provost and SOPHIA, the Garaventa Center is thrilled to announce a pilgrimage to the birthplace of the Congregation of Holy Cross in the early summer of 2018 (June 23-July 3). Grants of $2,000 are available to senior faculty members and cover all lodging and meals at the Sanctuary of Monetligeon (Base Normandy region), coach transport to all sites and to and from DeGaulle airport, and admission to attractions that are part of the pilgrimage. Participants will be responsible for their airfare and any incidentals. There are 12 seats available for this initial venture, and interested faculty will be asked to consider how they envision the experience feeding their vocation as teacher and scholar in a brief application letter. There will be a brown bag information session in the Garaventa Center on Wednesday, March 8, from noon-1. If that time doesn’t fit your schedule, please feel free to contact Karen Eifler (eifler@up.edu or x8014) for more details.Mass For Our Lady of Sorrows, Sept. 15
Thursday, September 15 is the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, the patronal feast of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher at 5 p.m., and all are welcome to attend.
For more information contact Theresa McCreary, Campus Ministry, at 7131 or mccreary@up.edu.
Fine Wine, Fine Cheese, Fine Conversation
The Holy Cross community is again delighted to invite all faculty and staff to the ever-popular Wine and Cheese Social on Friday, March 4, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., at Holy Cross Court Lounge on the lower level of 5410 N. Strong St. All are invited to join the Holy Cross community for a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon filled with fine wine, fine cheese, and fine conversation.
For more information contact Kaley McCauley at x8024 or mccauley@up.edu.
Fr. Donato Named Holy Cross Religious Superior
Rev. John Donato, C.S.C., has been appointed to a three-year term as Religious Superior for the Holy Cross Community at the University of Portland, effective July 1. He is succeeding Rev. Jeffrey Allison, C.S.C., who served in that position for the past three years. The appointment was made by Rev. Thomas J. O’Hara, C.S.C., Provincial Superior of the Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers.
Fr. Donato will continue in his duties as associate vice president for student development in the Division of Student Affairs. As part of his new position, he is now an ex-officio member of the board of regents.
For more information contact Fr. Donato at 8532 or donato@up.edu.