Celebrating ThoseWho Answeredthe Call“Come Follow Me.” <strong>The</strong>se three simple words begin theConstitutions <strong>of</strong> the Congregation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong>, forming a phrase ponderedand prayed over in the discernment <strong>of</strong> a call to religious life in <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong>.On April 28 in Valatie, NY and June 23 in Austin, TX, the <strong>Moreau</strong>Province celebrates the anniversaries <strong>of</strong> 12 men who made the commitmentto follow the Lord and to devote their lives to making Him known, lovedand served through the mission <strong>of</strong> <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong>. In pr<strong>of</strong>essing their vows<strong>of</strong> poverty, celibacy and obedience, these religious — two priests and tenbrothers — first responded to God’s call, and then trusted in His faithful loveto keep the flame <strong>of</strong> their vocations alive over the years. Now we rejoice withour Jubilarians, celebrating the gifts and talents they have shared in so manyyears <strong>of</strong> service to others.<strong>The</strong> Jubilarians you will read about in this issue all exemplify in a variety <strong>of</strong>ways what it means to be “Educators in the Faith.” As teachers in <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong>universities and schools, they have inspired generations <strong>of</strong> students to reachtheir fullest potential. As retreat leaders, they have helped Christians deepentheir faith. As counselors and pastors, they have brought comfort and hopeto people in their darkest hours. Our Jubilarians have stood with the poor,worked for social justice and advocated for a greener and more sustainableplanet. <strong>The</strong>y are a blessing to <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong> as well — they have served their own<strong>Brothers</strong> in <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong> as provincial leaders, formators, vocation directors,companions and caretakers <strong>of</strong> our common life and mission.Please join me in giving thanks to God for the many ways in which these<strong>Brothers</strong> have responded to the call to “Come Follow Me” and in doing so,have greatly inspired us.Brother William Zaydak, C.S.C.Provincial“Our Jubilarians havestood with the poor,worked for socialjustice and advocatedfor a greener and moresustainable planet.<strong>Moreau</strong>THE CONGREGATION OF HOLY CROSS<strong>Moreau</strong> Province1101 St. Edward’s DriveAustin, TX 78704(512) 442-7856www.holycrossbrothers.orgEditorial BoardBrother Joseph Esparza, C.S.C., EditorBrother Jonathan Beebe, C.S.C.Brother Richard Critz, C.S.C.Brother William Nick, C.S.C.Brother William Zaydak, C.S.C.MISSION STATEMENTIn founding the Congregation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong>, BlessedBasil <strong>Moreau</strong> challenged his first companions to a way <strong>of</strong>life and service that would “contribute to preparing theworld for better times.” This same challenge is now ours,for that contribution is as urgent today as when Father<strong>Moreau</strong> first responded to God’s call in the aftermath <strong>of</strong>the French Revolution.As members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Moreau</strong> Province <strong>of</strong> theCongregation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong>, we strive to be “men withhope to bring” by the example <strong>of</strong> our courage in lifeand our competence in ministry. Ours is a “work <strong>of</strong>resurrection.” In this work, “we assist others not only torecognize and develop their own gifts but also to discoverthe deepest longing in their lives.” We commit ourselvesto this work through our fidelity to the Constitutions <strong>of</strong> theCongregation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong>, our union with one another,and our service in the church.As community and in ministry, we “live and workas priests and brothers together” as witnesses to Father<strong>Moreau</strong>’s vision and pr<strong>of</strong>ound hope for <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong>. Webelieve our integrity and fidelity to this way <strong>of</strong> life willhasten the better times for which our world longs. We areconvinced this world can be transformed by our life andwork in response to God’s grace.In all our ministries — educational, parochial,pastoral — we “stand with the poor and afflicted,” andwe “support men and women <strong>of</strong> grace and goodwillin their efforts to form communities <strong>of</strong> the comingkingdom.” Our choice <strong>of</strong> ministries and our continuingpresence are based upon our ability to make that standand <strong>of</strong>fer that support. When we can no longer bepresent, our legacy continues through our colleagues.As religious <strong>of</strong> <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong>, our deepest desire isto have “formed in us by God’s enablement the livinglikeness <strong>of</strong> Jesus Christ.” We recognize that such aformation requires a trust in God’s providential presenceand activity in our lives and through our ministries, aclose union with one another and with our colleagues,and an acceptance <strong>of</strong> the cross in all its forms as “ouronly hope.”This is our commitment, this is our way <strong>of</strong> life.Because “we delight in our vocation, we will share itwith others,” and invite them to join us in transformingthis world by preparing it for better times. Together, wecan advance the mission <strong>of</strong> Jesus and the mandate fromFather <strong>Moreau</strong> to “make God known, loved, and served,and thus bring salvation to others.”Photo Credits:2013 Jubilarians<strong>Moreau</strong> Province ArchivesNews1 <strong>Moreau</strong> News
Celebratingour JubilariansCongregation <strong>of</strong><strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong> founderBlessed Father Basil<strong>Moreau</strong>, C.S.C., called onbrothers and priests <strong>of</strong><strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong> to be “Educators in theFaith,” with a special focus on educatingthe hearts and minds <strong>of</strong> the poor.This Spring, the <strong>Moreau</strong> Provincecelebrates 12 Jubilarians who havefollowed this call and dedicated theirlives to serving God and His people.Here are their stories.Bro. Fulgence Dougherty, C.S.C.Bro. Fulgence’s journey in <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong> has taken him around the world several times. Bornin Devils Lake, ND, he studied at schools throughout the Midwest. In 1947, he beganlearning Bengali at <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong> Mission Seminary in Washington, DC, to prepare for servicein East Pakistan, now Bangladesh.After many years in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where he served as a teacher, headmasterand District Superior, Bro. Fulgence accepted assignment to West Africa, where he taughtin Liberia and Ghana. Bro. Fulgence later brought his international experience back tothe U.S., to the University <strong>of</strong> Portland in Oregon, where he advised and mentoredmany foreign students. Retired in 2009, Bro. Fulgence continues to modelmulticultural sensitivity and to promote a vision <strong>of</strong> congregational interdependence.70 th <strong>Moreau</strong> News 2Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essionBro. Alfred Salz, C.S.C.Bro. Alfred, a native <strong>of</strong> Waterloo, IA, served in the Army in Europe, the South Pacific andthe Philippines, received degrees in Social Sciences and Chemistry; European History andEthics; and Social Science and American History. All that was even before he entered theCongregation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong>.He began his extensive teaching career at St. Anthony’s in Long Beach, CA. Afterserving in high schools around the country, he returned to California and taught at St.Francis High School until 2011. A demanding, well-prepared teacher who rejoiced in thesuccess <strong>of</strong> his students, Bro. Alfred has never ceased his own pursuit <strong>of</strong> knowledge. This60 th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essiondedication to learning makes him a standout for <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong> education.
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