A New Chapter in Faith: First Vows of Eleven Holy Cross members from East Africa and Ghana

First Professions, Provincial News

On July 16th, 2024, a momentous event took place as eleven young men from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ghana took a significant step in their spiritual journey by professing their First Vows as members of the Congregation of Holy Cross. This solemn and joyous occasion was marked by a Mass of First Professions, presided over …

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JP2JPC Receives Inaugural St. John Paul II Award

Justice and Peace, Universal Church

In a moment of great pride for our Congregation Fr. Leonard Olobo, C.S.C., a member of the Province of East Africa, accepted the inaugural St. John Paul II Award on behalf of the John Paul II Justice and Peace Center (JPIIJPC) in Kampala, Uganda, at a ceremony in the Apostolic Palace on May 22, 2024. Fr. Olobo …

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Commemorating St. Joseph’s Feast Day 2024

St. Joseph's Feast Day

Theme: ‘When You Shine, I Shine, We Shine’ This year’s celebration of the revered patron of our school, St. Joseph’s Hill S.S Kyembogo, revolved around the theme of embodying St. Joseph’s virtues. Emphasizing cooperation, humility, collaboration, and community contribution, the day was marked by a series of activities organized by the campus ministry. From spiritual …

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Spiritual Companions for Lent.

Lent, Reflections

Journey Through Lent with Faith: Embrace Prayer, Conquer Struggles, and Walk with Christ. – Fr. Joe CSC During the angelus of the first Sunday of Lent (which focused on the temptations of Jesus), Pope Francis reminded the church that Lent is also a moment of encountering the “wild beasts and angels” like Jesus Christ. I …

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The church is truly Universal. The family is at the heart of a strong Christian community.

Family Ministries

In a recent conversation on EWTN, Fr. Fred Jenga, C.S.C., underscored the vital connection between the strength of the Church and the well-being of families. Drawing inspiration from the legacy of Fr. Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., an Irish immigrant whose unwavering faith sustained him in the United States, and his faith that led him start Holy …

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Inauguration of a New Parish in Koch Goma, Uganda

Inauguration

On January 28, 2024, the Province of East Africa celebrated the inauguration of St. André Bessette Holy Cross Parish in Koch Goma. The Most Rev. John Baptist Odama, Archbishop of Gulu, presided at the Mass and installed Fr. Berry Apire, C.S.C., as the first Pastor. Fr. Caxton Peter Mayanja, C.S.C., Superior of the Province of …

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