Category Archives: Press Release

Dialogue on Catholicism and Terrorism to be Held at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – There will be a dialogue titled, “The Catholic Community Forms Its Conscience on War and Terrorism” on Thursday, Dec. 13, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library of Smith Hall. This event is free … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Awarded Prestigious MacArthur Grant

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross anthropology Professor Daniel M. Goldstein recently received a Grant for Research and Writing from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. He is one of only 37 researchers worldwide to earn this honor. After … Continue reading →

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Annual Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross’ annual Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. in the St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. All are invited to attend as the Holy Cross College Choir performs … Continue reading →

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An Islamic Feminist Response to the Sept. 11 Attacks

WORCESTER, Mass. – Islamic peace activist Rabia Terri Harris will give a lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. in Room 519 of the Hogan Campus Center. The lecture, titled “Sept. 11, 2001: An Islamic Feminist Response,” is free … Continue reading →

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Religion in the Deaf Community to be Discussed at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross will host a panel presentation on religion in the Deaf community on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the College. The schedule of events is as follows: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 … Continue reading →

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Lecture on Afro-Latin Cultures to be Held at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Professor J. Michael Turner will give a lecture on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 4 p.m. in Suite C of the Hogan Campus Center. The lecture is free and open to the public. Turner will speak on his … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Research Reflection to be Held at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – There will be a theological and pastoral reflection on stem cell research on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the Rehm Library of Smith Hall. The panel discussion is free and open to … Continue reading →

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Organ Concert at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – There will be an organ concert on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. in the St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. The concert is free and open to the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Hold Panel on Forgiveness in Post-Conflict Societies

WORCESTER, Mass. – There will be a panel on forgiveness in post-conflict societies on Thursday, Nov. 8, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library of Smith Hall. The panel, titled “Forgiveness and the Aftermath of Contemporary Crimes … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Debut World Premiere of New Play, Silence!

WORCESTER, Mass. – The department of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross will present the world premiere of Brian Dykstra’s play, Silence!, on Oct. 25-27 and Nov. 1-3 at 8 p.m. in Fenwick Theatre, located in O’Kane Hall. … Continue reading →

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Writer Patricia Powell to Lecture at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Writer Patricia Powell will give a reading on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 4:30 p.m. in the Browsing Room of Dinand Library. The reading is free and open to the public. Powell is author of the critically acclaimed … Continue reading →

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Symposium on Religion and the Brain to be Held at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – There will be a symposium on religion and the brain on Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Rehm Library of Smith Hall. The symposium, titled “Holding the Tension: Brain-Psyche-Spirit,” is free and … Continue reading →

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Lecture on Artist Winslow Homer to be Held at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Art historian Elizabeth Johns, visiting fellow at the Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture, will give a lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library of Smith Hall. Her lecture, titled “Winslow Homer: … Continue reading →

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Echoes: A Visual Reflection Art Exhibit to be Displayed at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross opens its second exhibition of the academic year with “Echoes: A Visual Reflection,” photographs by Richard S. Buswell. The exhibit will be … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Raise Funds for Victims of Sept. 11 Tragedy

WORCESTER, Mass. – In the wake of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, the Holy Cross community will hold a campus-wide fund raiser on Friday, Oct. 12, to benefit the families devastated by the tragedy. Teams of students, faculty and … Continue reading →

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Faculty Awards Presented at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The annual Fall Convocation was held at Holy Cross on Tuesday, Oct. 2. The event honored the recipient of the 2001 Holy Cross Distinguished Teaching Award and the recipients of the Rev. Raymond J. Swords, S.J., Faculty … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students to Participate in Day of Service

WORCESTER, Mass. – “Bridges,” a day of service for first-year students at Holy Cross, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at two sites in the city of Worcester. The program is an opportunity … Continue reading →

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MTV’s “The Real World” Cast Members Julie and Dan to Speak at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Two personalities from MTV’s “The Real World,” Julie and Dan, will speak at Holy Cross on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Hogan Campus Center. The speakers will discuss issues of sexuality, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Build House in Worcester with Habitat for Humanity

WORCESTER, Mass. – There will be a groundbreaking ceremony for a new home to be constructed on Grove St. in Worcester, opposite Indian Lake and Morgan Park, on Friday, Oct. 5, at 10:45 a.m. Sponsored by Greater Worcester Habitat for … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host Open Forum on Islam in Response to Terrorist Attacks

WORCESTER, Mass. – There will be an open forum, titled “Understanding Islam,” on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Hogan Campus Center. All are invited to join an open dialogue with specialists on Islam, voice … Continue reading →

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