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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.

Celebrating family life

The Gospel of Life: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. January 22nd, 2018

Saint Pope John Paul II said, “The Gospel of Life is at the heart of Jesus’ message.”

Strengthening family unity

Have You Come To Destroy Us? Family Reflection Video

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

What a 109-year-old woman and Venerable Patrick Peyton have in common.

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Seasonal Reflections

Mary’s Donkey and the Domestic Church: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. January 1st, 2018

How ‘Mary’s Donkey’ encouraged and influenced enrichment of the Domestic Church.

The Most Amazing Week of the Year! Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. December 27th, 2017

What is it about this amazing week that calls us to be inspired, hopeful, prayerful and joyful?

Joyful Christmas Greetings: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. December 22nd, 2017

Dear Friends, I am delighted to extend Christmas greetings from the Father Peyton Center in Easton, MA.

Seasonal Reflections | Why pray?

Let the Lord Enter: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. December 20th, 2017

The Latin word Adventus was a military term and had to do with the powerful invasion of a walled city. The city had to decide whether to surrender or oppose.