Jubilarians (cont’d)Bro. Harold Hathaway, C.S.C.According to Bro. Harold, it is only with the continual loving and forgiving grace <strong>of</strong> God,and the support <strong>of</strong> family, fellow <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong> Religious, friends — be they former faculty oradministrators — students and parents that he is celebrating his 50th anniversary as a brother.Bro. Harold juggled the demands <strong>of</strong> living a religious life with teaching biologicalsciences and religious studies, where he enjoyed very much his interactions with students. Hewas also the chief administrator in four co-ed high schools.“I look forward to deepening my relationship with the Lord, in assistingmy religious community in its ministerial needs, as well as the needs <strong>of</strong> the localchurch,” Bro. Harold wrote.25 thRev. Laudeni Ramos Barbosa, C.S.C.Coming from a humble family in the town <strong>of</strong> Piquerobi in Brazil, Fr. Laudeni learned howto pray in the light <strong>of</strong> a kerosene lamp. “I prayed with my arms outstretched, imitating apicture <strong>of</strong> a guardian angel that hung on the wall <strong>of</strong> our poor, simple house,” he wrote.Enchanted with the story <strong>of</strong> Brother André, he entered religious life and became apriest in 1996. His work in formation and teaching and as a pastor and District Superiorhas led him to mature into a “different Laudeni,” he wrote.“Experience has taught me that in life, there are many choices, not for self-promotion,but to serve others selflessly,” he wrote. “A religious must live an ideal life, passionatelydevoted to the Lord and to others fraternally. Christ must always be in the center...seeking Him in the word, in prayer and in fraternal communion.”Anniversary <strong>of</strong> OrdinationRev. Severino Gomes, C.S.C.“Never say ‘No’ to God. If you feel God is calling you, go,” exhorted Fr. Severino.He credits his religious parents and a friar who was a family friend for preparing him toreceive the call, which, although not always easy, continued to grow in his heart as a desirefor religious formation. Since becoming a priest, Fr. Gomes has been a pastor and parishadministrator, and is currently a chaplain at Colégio Dom Amando and pastor <strong>of</strong> a regionalarea in the Diocese <strong>of</strong> Santarém, Pará, Brazil.“<strong>The</strong> support <strong>of</strong> my community <strong>of</strong> fellow religious remains something remarkable in mylife, making me feel more and more a priest <strong>of</strong> <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong>,” he wrote. “For me, what keepsgiving meaning to life is love <strong>of</strong> God and dedication to the service <strong>of</strong> those who need us.”He is deeply involved in social services, providing support to those who apply historicaland sociological reflections to their study <strong>of</strong> biblical texts.50 th25 thExperience has taught me that in life, thereare many choices, not for self promotion, butto serve others selflessly. Christ must alwaysbe in the center... seeking Him in the word,in prayer and in fraternal communion.”Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essionAnniversary <strong>of</strong> Ordination– Rev. Laudeni Ramos Barbosa, C.S.C.5 <strong>Moreau</strong> News
Finding Treasure in the <strong>Moreau</strong> Province Archives<strong>The</strong> history <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Moreau</strong> Province andits members will soon be digital. Bro.Frederick Cosgrove, C.S.C., the <strong>Moreau</strong>Province archivist, is in the midst <strong>of</strong>organizing and preserving the historicalrecord <strong>of</strong> the province, materials thatultimately will be housed with the St.Edward’s University Digital Collections.<strong>The</strong> history <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Moreau</strong> Provinceis documented in three collections:the archives <strong>of</strong> the Eastern Province <strong>of</strong><strong>Brothers</strong>, the South-West Province <strong>of</strong><strong>Brothers</strong>, and, beginning with their union,the <strong>Moreau</strong> Province. <strong>The</strong>se archivesare currently housed in the Brother JohnBaptist Province Center in Austin, TX, theheadquarters <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Moreau</strong> Province, butwill soon move to a new home.“St. Edward’s University is in theprocess <strong>of</strong> a major expansion <strong>of</strong> theirlibrary. When that project is completed,all three collections will move to a state<strong>of</strong>-the-artarchive,” reported Bro. Fred.St. Edward’s University was founded bythe Congregation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong> in 1878.Several years ago, the University foundedthe <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong> Institute to work with theCongregation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong> to preservethe identity <strong>of</strong> <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong>educational institutions. WhenDr. George Martin, President <strong>of</strong>the University, was approachedabout the University providinghousing for these archives thatinvolve the history <strong>of</strong> manyeducational institutions <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Brothers</strong>, he was extremelyenthusiastic.<strong>The</strong> collections comprisemore than 1,000 linear feet <strong>of</strong>material containing photographs,correspondence, chapterBro. Fred at work in the <strong>Moreau</strong> Province Archives.documents, publications,minutes from assemblies and meetings, Edward’s University. Documentsnewspaper and magazine clippings <strong>of</strong> significant interest will also beabout the ministry <strong>of</strong> province members accessible online.and more.“It’s a big, ongoing project,” saidArtifacts such as samples <strong>of</strong> two Bro. Fred, who has recruited <strong>Brothers</strong>former habits worn by members and to help identify photographs and otherobjects from the Districts <strong>of</strong> East Africa material. <strong>The</strong> effort to preserve this richand Brazil round out the collection. heritage also keeps alive the spirit thatScholars, researchers and others motivates the religious <strong>of</strong> <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong>.who want to learn more about the history “Having the records available ensuresand mission <strong>of</strong> the Congregation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Holy</strong> that the charism <strong>of</strong> <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong> as<strong>Cross</strong> will be able to access the material established by our founder, can be moreat the Scarborough-Phillips Library at St. easily known.”Project Hope 2013 Celebrates the “Year <strong>of</strong> Faith”<strong>The</strong> Congregation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong> celebrated the Year <strong>of</strong> Faithwith its fourth annual Project Hope contest.Project Hope 2013 asked students in <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong>secondary schools to respond to questions thatrelated to both the worldwide celebration <strong>of</strong> theYear <strong>of</strong> Faith and our own <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong> spirituality.Students were given the opportunity express theirideas through writing, art, short film or music.“We received close to 350 submissions to thecontest, representing 10 <strong>Holy</strong> <strong>Cross</strong> schools from Californiato Connecticut. I am amazed at not only our students’ giftsand talents, but also their ability to understand their personalexperiences <strong>of</strong> suffering in light <strong>of</strong> the transforming power <strong>of</strong>the cross. <strong>The</strong>ir messages <strong>of</strong> faith and hope are goodnews for the future <strong>of</strong> our Church,” said Bro. JonathanBeebe, C.S.C., vocation director.<strong>The</strong> contest’s Grand Prize was awarded to EmilyBishop, Martina Canzonetta, Emma Rosenbaum andMaddi Rotunda from Archbishop Hoban High School inAkron, OH for their film submission.All <strong>of</strong> this year’s winning submissions can be seen onour website, www.<strong>Holy</strong><strong>Cross</strong><strong>Brothers</strong>.org.<strong>Moreau</strong> News 6
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