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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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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.

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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?

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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.

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Family Reflection Video: The Immaculate Conception

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

Today on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary we reflect on the beauty and goodness of Mary.

faithfulness | strength and hope

Family Reflection Video: A Firm Foundation

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. December 1st, 2016

Who would you say is the architect of your family? Grounded in our love for God and each other, we strive to create a strong and sustaining foundation of faith.

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Family Reflection Video: How Close Have You Come to Jesus?

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. November 30th, 2016

Have you ever thought about your spiritual genealogy? From the priest who baptized you to the bishop who ordained that priest and on and on. It’s an unbroken line of spiritual connection that travels back to the twelve apostles. Thus, going back to Jesus.