Father Moreau believed the unity among us was a powerful apostolic force, which could have a transforming effect upon the whole world. Even in early nineteenth century France, Moreau envisioned the Holy Cross community as inclusive, collaborative, multi-cultural, and international.

In Fr. Moreau’s mind, Holy Cross was to remain focused on the needs of the people. As those needs changed, the community would need to change or become obsolete. Our service to the people is also a service with the people. We are part of the communities and cultures in which we live and work.

Those early missionaries began almost immediately to receive new members from various ethnic backgrounds.It was a worthy beginning; and now members of Holy Cross are beginning to realize a need to re-emphasize internationality and multiculturality as an issue of our time. We have a growing number of new members in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.