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What religious order did Hesburgh belong to?

  • Jesuits

  • Benedictines

  • Congregation of Holy Cross

  • Franciscans

Answer

The Congregation of Holy Cross is a Catholic religious order that Hesburgh belonged to. Founded in 1837 in Le Mans, France, by Blessed Basil Moreau, its mission is to make Jesus Christ known and loved through education, parish ministry, and social justice works. Members of the order, known as Holy Cross priests and brothers, serve in various capacities worldwide, embodying their charism of zeal and charity.
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