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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton

Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C.

Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C., Ph.D., serves as the International Director of Holy Cross Family Ministries (HCFM). In this role, he provides leadership and support to HCFM ministries in 18 countries across 6 continents, helping advance the mission of strengthening family prayer, faith formation, and spiritual life around the world. Originally from Kerala, India, Father Pinto spent ten years as a missionary in Tripura with the Northeast Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Before his appointment as International Director, he served as Special Assistant to the President of Holy Cross Family Ministries. He also ministered for six years in Campus Ministry at Stonehill College, accompanying students in their faith formation, leadership development, and spiritual growth.

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Healing the family

Listen, Receive and Act: Family Reflection Video

“God gave us two ears and one mouth, so we ought to listen twice as much as we speak.” (Irish proverb)

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Seasonal Reflections  |  Why pray?

Listening and Obeying: Family Reflection Video

When you and your family are faced with issues and concerns that press you for answers and plans of action, what do you do?

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Strengthening family unity

Using the Divine Power: Family Reflection Video

Who are the significant “John the Baptists” in your life? Are you a “John the Baptist” to others?

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Celebrating family life

Faith in Action: Family Reflection Video

What’s the most important place in the Church?

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Strengthening family unity

Vision for the Family: Family Reflection Video

God envisioned a world of peace and harmony. Today this promise seems almost impossible.

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Return to the Church

Attention! Family Reflection Video

My following of Jesus was nothing extraordinary. I didn’t consider myself qualified, worthy or deserving of the call ... it was all a coincidence.

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