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Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C.

Father Wilfred J. Raymond, C.S.C. (Father Willy), a native of Old Town, Maine, is the eighth of 12 children. He joined the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1964 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1971. He earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Stonehill College in 1967 and a master’s in Theology from the University of Notre Dame in 1971. He served in ministry at Stonehill College (1979-1992), Holy Cross leadership (1994-2000), National Director of Family Theater Productions, Hollywood (2000-2014), and President of Holy Cross Family Ministries (2014-2022). In addition to English, he is conversant in French and Spanish. He remains a diehard fan of the Boston Red Sox, even though he has served as Chaplain for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Healing the family | Why pray?

Change of Mind, Change of Heart, Change of Life: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. January 25th, 2019

God is always trying to get our attention; often through difficult trials, illnesses and even tragedy. But He always follows pain with a new and wonderful way of experiencing life.

Celebrating family life

Another Birthday: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. January 8th, 2019

Between Saint Andre and Venerable Peyton is our very own Father Pinto!

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Strengthening family unity | Why pray?

The Word on Fire: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. January 4th, 2019

“When he speaks the internet thunders or rumbles.”

Mary Rejoicing, Rachel Weeping: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. December 28th, 2018

It is a strange week…

A Christmas Message

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. December 24th, 2018

A special Christmas message for you and your family.

The Family Tree of Jesus: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. December 17th, 2018

If you have ever been embarrassed as you reflected on the dysfunction in your own family, it might be consoling to look at the characters in Jesus’s family tree.