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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.

Holy lives of inspiration

Sing My Tongue the Savior's Glory: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. January 28th, 2019

“Thomas, you have spoken well of me.”

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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.

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