Our Lady of the Cross Parish

09/04/2026

07/31/2026

Summer Uniform Shopping Extravaganza happening on August 8, from 9a.m. to 12Noon in the school cafeteria.

The flyer says it all!

Please call school office or email [email protected] for uniform drop-off availability.

07/28/2026

One of the world's most beloved Catholic pilgrimage destinations has been shaken by a disturbing act of vandalism after sacred sites in Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, were targeted overnight with anti-Christian graffiti, black paint, and an apparent act of arson.

According to local authorities, police received a report at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, that a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Podbrdo (Apparition Hill) had been desecrated with black paint and offensive inscriptions. Just thirty minutes later, at around 5:00 a.m., a fire broke out on the exterior section of the altar behind Saint James Church, the spiritual heart of Medjugorje. Police immediately secured the area, and an official investigation is now underway.

Reports indicate that multiple Marian shrines across Medjugorje were targeted during the night. Additional graffiti was reportedly found on Cross Mountain (Križevac) and other pilgrimage locations.

The attack has deeply saddened pilgrims and the local Catholic community, for whom Medjugorje has become a place of prayer, conversion, and reconciliation for millions of faithful from around the world over the past four decades.

Authorities have not yet identified those responsible, and investigators are working to determine the full extent of the damage and the motive behind the coordinated acts of vandalism.

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07/28/2026

Every sunset is a quiet reminder that being alive is a gift. No matter what today brought, we're blessed to be here to witness another beautiful ending and look forward to a brand new beginning

07/24/2026

Catholic Charities mobile food pantry delivers hope in Holyoke
“In our new expanded mission at Catholic Charities, we are seeking to support people find stability in housing, food insecurity, and mental health,” said Catholic Charities executive director Shaina Rodriguez. “We have set up community partnerships across all four of our counties.”
https://iobserve.org/2026/07/24/catholic-charities-mobile-food-pantry-delivers-hope-in-holyoke/

07/21/2026

This Sunday, we join our parish family in thanking Fr. Albert for his years of faith, guidance, and support of our school and community.

Please join us at 10:30 a.m. Mass for Fr. Albert’s final Mass, followed by a farewell reception in the Pope Saint John Paul II Social Center. We hope you’ll stop by to thank him personally and wish him blessings on his next adventure.

Thank you, Fr. Albert—you will always be part of the Mater Dolorosa family. 💚