Activity Reports

The meeting with well-wishers and collaborators of Holy Cross Family Ministries (HCFM) Montreal, organized by Fr. Arul Jayaraj, CSC, the Regional Director, was truly an amazing and inspiring experience. It was evident that there are numerous volunteers filled with zeal and readiness to spread devotion to praying the Rosary and promoting the devotion to the…

The visit to Holy Cross Family Ministries (HCFM) International in North Easton, Massachusetts, was a profoundly enriching and inspiring experience. This visit provided me with a unique opportunity to meet with Fr. Fred Jenga, CSC, President of HCFM International; Fr. Pinto Paul, CSC, International Director of HCFM; and other esteemed department heads such as Andrew…

Being with a group of devoted families in Calgary on February 16th, 2025, was nothing short of an amazing experience. The warmth, faith, and commitment of these families created an atmosphere of deep spiritual communion, making it a truly enriching moment to witness and of which to be a part. This gathering provided a beautiful…

On 15th February 2025, I had the privilege of meeting with Pastor Fr. Pilmiken at Our Lady of the Rockies Church in Canmore, Calgary. It was an inspiring and enriching conversation as we explored the possibilities of collaboration between Holy Cross Family Ministries (HCFM) Canada and his parish community. Fr. Pilmiken, a dynamic and deeply…

The meeting took place on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Catholic Pastoral Centre in Calgary, with the following attendees: Most Rev. William Terrence McGrattan DD, Bishop of Calgary; Rev. Shaji M. Lucka, C.S.C., National Director of Holy Cross Family Ministries, Canada; and Antony Banka. Appreciation and Acknowledgments: HCFM sincerely appreciate the…

Holy Cross Family Ministries (HCFM) Canada was privileged to extend its pastoral and sacramental services during the Jesus Youth Ontario Regional Council gathering, held on January 25th and 26th in Mississauga. This significant event was convened to elect the new Ontario Regional Council members. Fr. Shaji, the National Director of HCFM Canada and Chaplain for…

On the evening of January 25th, at 6.30 pm a special Rosary session was held as a group at St. Thomas Church, Waterdown. Organized by the HCFM Ontario Intercessory Prayer Group, this gathering brought families together to pray for peace, unity, and spiritual renewal.

HCFM organized a solemn Holy Mass and Adoration at St. Thomas Parish, Waterdown, to commemorate the 152nd anniversary of the death of Blessed Basil Moreau the founder of Holy Cross Congregation. The Eucharistic celebration (9:00–9:30 a.m.) was followed by Adoration (9:30–10:30 a.m.), providing a prayerful and reflective atmosphere for the faithful and a better knowledge…

A meeting was organized with Fr. Vijay CSC, Pastor, and Fr. Sojan CSC, Associate Pastor, at St. Rose of Lima Church in Scarborough. Discussions revolved around enhancing HCFM’s outreach and ensuring its mission aligns with the needs of the parishioners in Scarborough and the possible activities at the parish.