Our Holy Ones - Encyclopedia

Our Holy Ones

Blessed Basil Moreau

Blessed Basil Moreau

Founder of the Congregation of the Holy Cross

Blessed Basile Moreau, the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, was born in Laigné-en-Belin, in the Diocese of Le …

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St. André Bessette

St. André Bessette

Our First Saint

On October 17, 2010, St. André Bessette became Holy Cross’ first saint when he was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI. …

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Fr. Jacques Dujarié

Fr. Jacques Dujarié

Founder of the then Brothers of St. Joseph now known as Holy Cross Brothers

Fr. Jacques-François Dujarié was a key figure in the foundation of the Congregation of Holy Cross, a man whose heroic …

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Fr. Patrick Peyton

Fr. Patrick Peyton

Rosary Priest

Fr. Peyton was born January 9, 1909 in County Mayo, Ireland, and for 51 years he dedicated his life as …

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