Holy Cross Family Ministries (HCFM) is a Catholic organization founded by Servant of God Patrick Peyton, CSC, with the mission of promoting family prayer, particularly through the devotion to the Rosary. We (HCFM) operate in various countries worldwide, promoting the family Rosary and prayer, as well as providing family faith-based services and activities.
Holy Cross Family Ministries (HCFM) is a Catholic organization founded by Servant of God Patrick Peyton, CSC, with the mission of promoting family prayer, particularly through the devotion to the Rosary. We (HCFM) operate in various countries worldwide, promoting the family Rosary and prayer, as well as providing family faith-based services and activities.
Promoting Family Prayer Globally
Driven by his experiences, Peyton embarked on a mission to encourage families to pray together, believing that “the family that prays together stays together.” He used various means to reach people, including radio broadcasts, television shows, and large-scale public events. His message resonated deeply, inspiring millions to embrace prayer as a means of spiritual growth and family solidarity.
Family Rosary Crusade Legacy
One of Peyton’s notable achievements was founding the Family Rosary Crusade, a movement dedicated to promoting family prayer and devotion to the Rosary. Through this initiative, he travelled extensively, spreading his message globally and touching countless lives with his simple yet profound message of faith, hope, and love.
Unwavering Devotion to Prayer
In the last days of Venerable Patrick Peyton, his unwavering devotion to the mission of promoting family prayer remained strong. Despite declining health, he continued to inspire many with his dedication and faith. Father Peyton spent his final years at the Holy Cross House in North Easton, Massachusetts, where he received care and continued his work as much as possible.
Enduring through Rosary
Even as his physical strength waned, his spiritual fervour did not. He continued to pray the Rosary daily and encouraged others to do the same, often reminding those around him of the power of prayer and the importance of family unity. Father Peyton’s deep faith and commitment to his mission left a lasting impression on those who cared for him and those who visited him during this time.
Faith, Prayer, and Unity
Even as his physical strength waned, his spiritual fervour did not. He continued to pray the Rosary daily and encouraged others to do the same, often reminding those around him of the power of prayer and the importance of family unity. Father Peyton’s deep faith and commitment to his mission left a lasting impression on those who cared for him and those who visited him during this time.
Veneration
In 1992, Pope John Paul II declared Patrick Peyton “Venerable,” recognizing his heroic virtue and the impact of his mission on the world. Peyton’s life and legacy continue to inspire people to prioritize prayer, family unity, and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Faith, Prayer, and Unity
On December 18, 2017, Pope Francis approved the Decree of the Heroic Virtue of Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., thus bestowing on him the title of Venerable.