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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.

Love thy Neighbor

Hidden Joy: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. November 15th, 2018

Would you notice the great musician?

Celebrating family life

You Are God’s Building: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. November 9th, 2018

It makes sense. A strong building is made of stone or bricks. Or is it?

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Holy lives of inspiration | Why pray?

St. Teresa of Avila: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. October 15th, 2018

"How very far we are from being humble.” Some wisdom from today’s saint: Teresa of Avila.

Learn more about our faith | Why pray?

Is the Devil Real Today?

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. October 12th, 2018

We are engaged in an extended battle against the forces of evil in the world, in the Church, in our families, and in our hearts.

Why pray?

They Went Through the Villages: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. September 26th, 2018

We learned a few things at this conference…

Healing the family | Why pray?

Messiah: Take Up Your Cross Each Day and Follow Me

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. September 23rd, 2018

Last week, Holy Cross Family Ministries celebrated our annual Healing Mass. We all need healing in one way or another, and we are grateful for those who could attend as well as those who were with us in spirit. You all contribute to making our ministry a beautiful community, where faith and friendship grow. Here is my homily from the event.