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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 | Seasonal Reflections

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.

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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.

Holy lives of inspiration

Our Founder Declared Venerable

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. December 19th, 2017

We share greetings of Great Joy! During this Advent Season, as we await with joy the celebration of the Birth of Our Lord, we have long-awaited good news to share with all who love and are inspired by Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C.

Strengthening family unity

Wisdom is Vindicated by Her Works: Family Reflection Video

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. December 15th, 2017

This generation has to decide one way or the other.

Holy lives of inspiration

Am I Not the Source of Your Joy? Family Reflection

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. December 12th, 2017

Several decades ago the New York Times Review of Books ran a contest to determine the best opening line of a novel written in English, a line that captured the essence of the whole novel, like a Shakespearean Prologue.