June 23 began like most Saturdays at the Novitiate: Mass and Holy Hour in the morning, an hour of chores following that, and then a free afternoon...
The Study of History Bearing the Lord’s Promise
I have been an avid student of history all my life. From as far back as I can remember, my favorite books have always been histories, the vast...
Fr. Tyson honored by Notre Dame and University of Portland
Fr. David Tyson, C.S.C., the Provincial Superior of the United States Province, was recently honored by both the University of Notre Dame and the...
The Easter Cross
It may seem strange to open the page to a reflection on the Cross when Easter is still in our hearts and on our lips and we proclaim that the cross...
The Host of the Mass
This weekend I had the joy of traveling to the Chicago area to celebrate my nephew's First Holy Communion. Anticipating my visit with my sister and...
A Community Transcending Time and Space
Last November I was at Notre Dame for a meeting and I was invited to join the Holy Cross community for Mass at Fatima House. It was All Souls Day...
A Home for Studies
Not so long after I bragged about the ministry of Holy Cross in our Parishes in Tanzania – Kitete and Kambi ya Simba – I took a turn to...
Lining up the Chasubles
Continuing our exclusive Ordination Week coverage, the Spes Unica Blog interviewed Mr. John Zack, University Sacristan at Notre Dame. Last year, we...
Greater Priestly Service through Brotherhood
Fr. Ken Molinaro, C.S.C., the Assistant Provincial and Vicar of the United States Province of Priests and Brothers, continues our Ordination Week...