圣十字兄弟200周年纪念

Ordained in 1795 during the “Reign of Terror” in France, Father Dujarié secretly ministered during the height of the 法国 Revolution, a time of tragedy, oppression, 宗教镇压和暴力. His ministry was directed to the marginalized as he stealthily traveled from town-to-town to bring hope to a world in desperate need.

建立兄弟会

In 1803, Father Dujarié came out of hiding to begin his public ministry. Witnessing firsth和 tragic impact of the revolution on 法国 citizens, especially the poor, Father Dujarié saw the urgent need for education for the young. Having already founded the Sisters of Providence as teachers to the poor, he began to invite young men for the same purpose. On July 20, 1820, he accepted his first postulant in Ruille. Others soon followed, 和 community of brothers dedicated to St. Joseph quickly grew.

Transitioning to the Congregation of Holy Cross

In 1835, 因为身体不好，年纪大了, Father Dujarié entrusted the leadership of the Brothers of St. 约瑟夫对巴兹尔·莫罗神父说. At the time, Father Moreau had gathered a group of auxiliary priests. He believed the church would be best served if the brothers, sisters and priests were united into one community. On March 1, 1837, 54 Brothers of Saint Joseph and seven priests signed the “Fundamental Pact,” forming what is now the Congregation of Holy Cross.

建立持久的遗产

For 17 years prior to Holy Cross’s establishment, the Brothers of St. Joseph developed a spirituality, a style of education and a way of life that perpetuates to this day. This legacy remains foundational today to the mission of St. Edward’s 作为圣十字大学. 

从这些卑微的开始, the ministry and educational charism of the brothers has thrived for two millennia. Today there are more than 128 Holy Cross schools and parishes in 18 countries around the world serving an estimated 200,000 students annually, including at St. Edward’s. 圣. Edward’s stand on the brothers’ shoulders as we continue their legacy and educational ministry. 作为充满希望的男男女女, we practice Father Moreau’s words to “prepare our students for better times than these.”

Honoring Our Heritage 

During 2020, St. Edward’s celebrated this bicentennial anniversary through a series of webinars, programs and events highlighting the contributions of the Brothers to St. Edward’s University, society 和 world. The celebration continues in 2021 and included the blessing of the Brothers of Holy Cross Garden on the university campus on April 15, 2021. 

和我们一起纪念我们的传统. 更多信息见 圣十字学院网站 和 Congregation of Holy Cross General Administration (Rome) website.

Sydney Wade ’20

Psychology major
Bowie, Maryland