Holy Cross Family Ministries – Canada Leadership
Rev. Shaji M. Lucka, C.S.C., Ph.D.
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Rev. Wilson Andrade, C.S.C.
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Rev. Arul Jayaraj, C.S.C.
Father Arul Jayaraj has been a religious priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross Fathers for
over 20 years, serving under the Province of Tamil Nadu, India. He was ordained in 2005 and
dedicated the early years of his ministry to pastoral service.
He served as both an assistant pastor and later as a pastor for nine years at Nirmala Matha
Church in Station Ghanpur, Warangal Diocese, Telangana, India. During his time there, he
worked closely with Holy Cross Family Ministries (HCFM) in India, organizing conferences
for couples, youth, and children in the parish. After completing ten years of pastoral service, he
pursued further studies in pastoral psychology in Manila, Philippines.
On October 30, 2015, he was chosen to serve at Saint Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal, Canada.
His ability to communicate fluently in French, English, and four Indian languages has been
instrumental in ministering to the thousands of pilgrims who visit St. Joseph’s Oratory from
around the world.
Inspired by the mission and ministry of Venerable Patrick Peyton, Father Arul Jayaraj accepted
the role of Director of Family Ministry in Montreal on October 10, 2023. In this role, he
continues to foster prayer and spiritual growth among families, conducting seminars, parish
visits, rosary devotions, Eucharistic adorations, Holy Masses, and healing services. His
pastoral approach and multilingual abilities make him a valuable spiritual guide for people from
diverse cultural backgrounds.
Father Arul was born and raised in the traditional Catholic village of Irundai in Tamil Nadu,
India. He is the third of six siblings, and one of his sisters serves as a religious nun in the
Aloysius Gonzaga Convent. Inspired by his father, a school principal, he pursued his
bachelor’s degree at Bharathidasan University, Trichy, and later obtained a master’s degree
in education from Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana. His theological formation
includes a Bachelor’s in Philosophy and Theology from Jnana Deepa Institute, Pune, India.
His devotion to the Holy Rosary was instilled in him from an early age through his family’s
daily prayer tradition. His father founded a St. Anthony Shrine, where young Arul Jayaraj led
the Holy Rosary, further deepening his spiritual connection with Mary, the Mother of God. He
firmly believes in the words of Venerable Patrick Peyton, “The family that prays together stays
together,” and remains dedicated to promoting the Rosary as a way to reflect on the life and
ministry of Jesus Christ and strengthen family unity worldwide.
Holy Cross Family Ministries – International Leadership
Rev. Fred Jenga, C.S.C.
Father Jenga, a priest of the Congregation for 17 years. Prior to being appointed as the new president of HCFM, Father Fred has served as a corporate member on the board of directors for 5 years. He also served in a pastoral role as Regional Director of Holy Cross Family Ministries in East Africa for 7 years where he helped lay the foundation for the dynamic growth in ministry outreach to families and youth. He introduced digital and in-person mission events to help families pray and grow spiritually. He built several teams of lay people, teams that have helped the ministry grow in East Africa. He also creatively educated and helped the members of Holy Cross in East Africa to learn about and embrace the ministry as an important part of the Congregation’s efforts.
The first Peyton Prayer Guild Chapters for children were formed under Father Jenga’s leadership. He developed a program that brought children in schools and parishes together to learn the Rosary, pray for their families and learn about the life of Father Patrick Peyton. This program has grown and now thousands of children are participating.
Father Jenga has multiple degrees in Communications, including San Francisco State University, Makerere University, Kampala, as well as a Bachelor of Theology from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, and a Bachelor of Philosophy from the Pontifical Urban University in Rome. Father Jenga recently completed a Doctorate in Communication from the University of Texas. He is an active researcher in the area of Communication and Religion; and he has published and presented several papers at academic conferences.
Father Jenga was born in Uganda, where he grew up on the banks of the River Nile and Lake Victoria, in the Ugandan district of Jinja. Father Jenga speaks several languages, including his ethnic language, Lusoga, as well as Luganda, Rutooro, Swahili, and Kinyarwanda.
Rev. Pinto Paul, C.S.C.
Father Pinto Paul, C.S.C., serves as the International Director of Holy Cross Family Ministries. In his role, Father Pinto will be representing Family Rosary leadership in the 16 countries outside of the United States that have active ministries serving the spiritual and prayer needs of families.
Father Pinto is from Kerala State, India and has worked as a missionary and member of the North East Province of India in Tripura for ten years. Prior to his recent position as Special Assistant to the President at Holy Cross Family Ministries, Father Pinto was involved with Stonehill College’s Campus Ministry for six years.