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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.

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Lent  |  saints

Family Reflection Video: Ash Wednesday - Set the World on Fire

We are reminded year after year on Ash Wednesday. We were created from dust and upon our death, we will return to dust. But what about in between?

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inspiration  |  saints

Family Reflection Video: All In

A new book just released by Ave Maria Press called All In by Pat Gohn, encourages us to become aware of one thing.

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friendships  |  inspirational

Family Reflection Video: A Faithful Friend is a Treasure

If you truly love someone, you can see the face of God in them. A faithful friend is a treasure indeed.

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faithfulness  |  strength and hope

Family Reflection Video: It all Began with a Question

“Who do you say that I am?” Peter responded boldly, “You are the Messiah.” These words become the launching pad of our faith.

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Learn more about our faith  |  faithfulness

Family Reflection Video: Let Him Enter Your Boat

Just show me a sign! Have you ever heard someone say this … or have you said it yourself? Sometimes we need direction or just want to know that our prayers are being heard.

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feast-day  |  saints  |  service

Family Reflection Video: Know God and Receive Hope

A woman kidnapped at a young age who bore 144 scars inflicted by others once said, “I am definitively loved and whatever happens to me, I am awaited by the Love. And so my life is good.” Saint Josephine Bakhita reflects a remarkable pillar of hope for each of us.

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