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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.

inspiration | joyful

Family Reflection Video: A Family Christmas Blessing

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. December 23rd, 2016

This Christmas blessing is my heartfelt gift to your family and to all families around the world.

holy-family | parent

Family Reflection Video: God Asks a Great Deal of Parents

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. December 22nd, 2016

As anyone who is a parent knows, it’s not easy. What did God ask of the parents in the bible? And what does God ask of parents today?

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Family Reflection Video: God is with Us

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. December 19th, 2016

Sometimes God comes to us in surprising ways. Even with all the rushing around this season brings, God is with us.

strength and hope

Family Reflection Video: Find the Light in Every Darkness

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. December 14th, 2016

Advent (ad∙vent) noun : IN ROMAN TIMES - The Emperor has arrived at the city gates, prepare the way for him. Open the doors to let him in with warm welcome.

celebration | faithfulness

Family Reflection Video: The Woman Who Converted a Continent

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. December 12th, 2016

God is quite the artist. Have you seen his freehand of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Juan Diego’s cloak?

Family Reflection Video: The Proof is in the Pudding

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. December 9th, 2016

Do you ever feel like you’re at a crossroads in your life and forced to make a decision that might not be popular? Often it’s not easy.