Holy Cross Celebrates Jesuit Heritage Week

WORCESTER, Mass. – In celebration of the vibrant spiritual and intellectual Jesuit heritage of Holy Cross, the College has planned a week of events dedicated to commemorating its rich history. During the celebration of Jesuit Heritage Week, all members of local community are invited to gather at the following events, which are free and open to the public. For additional information contact the Chaplains’ Office at 508-793-2448.

Sunday, Sept. 26

* 7 p.m. - Opening Mass with celebrant Rev. Thomas Regan, S.J., Provincial, New England Province of the Society of Jesus. (Mary Chapel) * 8 p.m. - Reception with Jesuit Community. (Chapel Plaza: Rain location - Mary Chapel)

Monday, Sept. 27 (Anniversary of the Approval of the Society of Jesus)

* 8 a.m. Morning Prayer with reflection offered by Susan Amatangelo, associate professor of Italian. (Rehm Library) * 12 p.m. - Presentation on Ignatian Spirituality by Rev. Jim Hayes, S.J., Rector of the Jesuit Community at Holy Cross. (Lower Reading Room, Dinand Library) * 12:05 p.m. - Mass (McCooey Chapel) * 3 p.m. - Walking tour of Campus led by Rev. Anthony Kuzniewski, S.J., who will provide historical highlights of the Jesuit presence at Holy Cross. (Begins at the Hogan Campus Center third floor lobby.) * 10 p.m. - Mass (McCooey Chapel)

Tuesday, Sept. 28

* 8 a.m. - Morning Prayer with reflection offered by Daniel Frost, assistant professor of Spanish. (Rehm Library) * 12 p.m. - Presentation on Jesuits in the Sciences by Rev. Jim Skehan, S.J., director emeritus, Weston Observatory. (Lower Reading Room, Library) * 12:05 p.m. - Mass (McCooey Chapel) * 10 p.m. - Mass (McCooey Chapel)

Wednesday, Sept. 29

* 8 a.m. - Morning Prayer with reflection offered by Pamela Reponen, secretary, Public Affairs (Rehm Library) * 12 p.m. Panel Discussion: Jesuits and Their Lay Collaborators with Rosemary Carbine assistant professor of religious studies; Kate Haser, executive director of JVC East; and Marybeth Kearns-Barrett, associate Chaplain and director of Service and Social Justice Programs. (Lower Reading Room, Library) * 12:05 p.m. - Mass (McCooey Chapel) * 3 p.m. - Film: "The Mission" Starring Robert DeNiro and Jeremy Irons. Eighteenth-century Spanish Jesuits try to protect a remote South American Indian tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal. (Kimball Theatre) * 8 p.m. - Film: "The Mission" Starring Robert DeNiro and Jeremy Irons. Eighteenth-century Spanish Jesuits try to protect a remote South American Indian tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal. (Kimball Theatre) * 10 p.m. - Mass (McCooey Chapel)

Thursday, Sept. 30

* 8 a.m. - Morning Prayer with reflection offered by Robert Baumann, assistant professor of economics. (Rehm Library) * 12 p.m. - Presentation: Working for Social Justice, "Using Ignatian Spirituality" by Rev. Rick Malloy, S.J., Chaplain and professor of sociology, St. Joseph University. (Lower Reading Room, Library.) * 12:05 p.m. - Mass (McCooey Chapel) * 4 p.m. - Lecture on the History of the Jesuits by Rev. John O’Malley, S.J., professor at Weston Jesuit School of Theology. (Rehm Library) * 10 p.m. - Mass (McCooey Chapel)

Friday, Oct. 1

* 8 a.m. - Morning Prayer with reflection offered by David Lizotte, director, Teacher Education Program. (Rehm Library) * 12:05 p.m. - Mass (McCooey Chapel) * 8 p.m. - First Friday Mass (McCooey Chapel)