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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.

Lent | acceptance | faithfulness

Family Reflection Video: Is Lent a Complete Bust this Year?

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. April 7th, 2017

What grade would you give yourself for keeping up with your Lenten promises this year?

Lent | peace | trust

Family Reflection Video: We’re Just Like Them

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. April 3rd, 2017

It’s easy to get wrapped up in gossip and slander, especially on social platforms. We can jump in and fuel the fire … or we can follow this advice.

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Learn more about our faith | Lent | peace

Family Reflection Video: More than Moses

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. March 30th, 2017

When Jesus boldly claims to be God Himself and Son of the Father, you can imagine the skepticism of the people around him. They might have been thinking: (1) He’s insane, (2) He’s a liar, or (3) He’s exactly who He claims to be.

faithfulness | joyful

Family Reflection Video: Faith Is Happiness

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

Faith. It’s one of the most widely-defined words as everyone has their own way of describing it. What does it mean to have faith? And how does your faith impact your overall happiness?