Monthly Archives: November 1999

Renewal of College Hill Committee Announced by Holy Cross, Mayor Mariano and Neighbors

WORCESTER, Mass. – Following recent meetings, Holy Cross acting president Frank Vellaccio, Mayor Raymond Mariano, other city officials and College Hill neighbors are re-establishing a committee to formally address neighborhood relations and consider future collaborative projects. The committee was previously … Continue reading →

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Statement of Acting President Frank Vellaccio on Ex Corde Ecclesiae

WORCESTER, Mass. – We at Holy Cross have welcomed the continuing dialogue regarding Catholic mission and identity sparked by Ex Corde Ecclesiae. With other representatives of Catholic higher education we have participated in numerous conversations with the bishops in a … Continue reading →

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Purple Pride Day to be held at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The second annual Purple Pride Day will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at Holy Cross.  The day is designed for members of the Holy Cross community, including students, faculty, administration and staff, to show their love … Continue reading →

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On Being a Catholic: A Lifelong Journey

WORCESTER, Mass. – Joseph H. Maguire, an associate professor, assistant dean and chair of the education program at Holy Cross, will give a lecture entitled “On Being a Catholic” on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 519 of … Continue reading →

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Motivational Speaker/College Student to Lecture at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Tom Ormondroyd, a performance leadership actor and a member of the Class of 2000 at Holy Cross, will lecture on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Hogan Campus Center at Holy Cross.  … Continue reading →

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Deaf Roman Catholic Priest to Lecture at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Rev. Thomas Coughlin, a deaf Roman Catholic priest, will give a lecture on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m. in Room 320 of the Hogan Campus Center at Holy Cross.  He will celebrate a liturgy at 2 … Continue reading →

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Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., Named New President of Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. was elected the 31st president of the College of the Holy Cross today.  The College’s Board of Trustees announced his selection following a meeting this morning.  He will assume his duties in … Continue reading →

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