Celebrations!

One of the greatest gifts I have experienced since arriving in Cap Haitian, is the ability to connect with the larger Family of Holy Cross.  On Wednesday evening, the Holy Cross men invited us to pray and celebrate our founder's feast day together.  The party included a delicious meal and different houses taking turns providing entertainment.  There were songs, jokes, and dances.  It was truly a wonderful fèt!

For the women's congregations that day began a year of celebration since 2016 marks 175 years since our initial founding.  All of the women's congregations are collaborating in celebrations since we were one congregation when we began.  At this time, I may be the only sister from one congregation who is currently residing and ministering on a full-time basis with one of the other congregations (if there are others, please let me know.)  I am very grateful for this experience.  It is enriching to recognize the commonalities and the differences between the Marianites of Holy Cross and the Sisters of Holy Cross.  That we as Women of Holy Cross are celebrating together and that we are increasingly collaborating gives me hope for the future of Holy Cross, for the future of the church, for the future of our common mission.

Please click on the link and read our proclamation:  http://www.womenofholycross.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Proclamation-English.pdf