Congregation of Holy Cross Records
Scope and Content
Correspondence, reports, constitutions, directories, publications, documentation of meetings, records of activities and institutions, representing the general adminstration of the congregation as it interacted with its provinces, institutions, and members, and with bishops and the Vatican.
Dates
- Creation: 1812-2016
Language of Materials
English.
Conditions Governing Access
Restricted by contract.
Background
Roman Catholic religious order of priests and brothers, founders of the University of Notre Dame in 1842. The Congregation of Holy Cross combined the Brothers of St. Joseph, founded by Jacques-François Dujarié at Ruillé in 1820, and the Auxiliary Priests of Le Mans, founded by Basile-Antoine Moreau in 1835. Holy Cross priests and brothers have worked in schools and parishes in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America.
Extent
336 linear feet.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Congregation of Holy Cross Generalate.
Subject
- Congregation of Holy Cross (Organization)
- Title
- Congregation of Holy Cross Records
- Subtitle
- Guide
- Author
- University of Notre Dame Archives
- Date
- 2016
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository