The annual Final Vows Program, held at the Solitude of the Savior in Le Mans, is for Holy Cross men throughout the world who have recently professed (or will soon profess) perpetual vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience according to the Constitutions of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Led by Br. Bertrand Nee Wayoe, csc, a member of the General Administration, 18 young religious are gathered in Le Mans, June 27 to July 12. The Shrine of Blessed Basil Moreau is glad to welcome them! To see pictures, check our Facebook pages.

This Friday, 12 June, we celebrated at the Shrine the solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the patron saint’s feast day of the Fathers of the Congregation of Holy Cross. After the Mass, presided by Father John De Riso, csc, and concelebrated by Father Joseph Gansalvez, csc, we went in procession to lay candles in front of the bas-relief of the Sacred Heart, where are represented Jesus, Saint Margaret-Mary Alacoque and Saint John Eudes. Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in you!

Last week we accompanied for their pilgrimage in the footsteps of Blessed Basil Moreau Molly Gower, from Saint Mary’s College, and Brother Bobby McFadden, CSC, with a group of students from Holy Cross College. To see pictures, check our Facebook page!