Congregation of Holy Cross Elects Fr. Richard Warner, C.S.C., as New Superior General

Press Release: Rev. Richard Warner, C.S.C. elected Superior General Page 1 Congr ega tion of Holy Cro ss Elects Fr. Richar d Warn er, C. S.C. , as New Superior General July 19, 2010 For Immediate Release Contact: Rev. Edwin H. Obermiller, C.S.C. Assistant Provincial, Indiana Province Notre Dame, Indiana, USA 574-631-1018 [email protected] www.cscip.org Notre Dame, IN – Rev. Richard Warner, C.S.C., has been elected Superior General of the Congregation of Holy Cross at its General Chapter meeting on July 16 in Rome. Fr. Warner will leave his position as Director of Campus Ministry at the University of Notre Dame to assume leadership of Holy Cross and its work around the world from its headquarters in Rome. Fr. Warner will replace Fr. Hugh Cleary, C.S.C., who has served as Superior General for twelve years, the maximum term allowable by the constitutions of the Congregation. As Superior General, Warner will oversee the international mission and operations of the Roman Catholic religious community founded in France in 1837 by Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C. Holy Cross currently has an educational, pastoral, and missionary presence in sixteen countries on five continents, including Chile, East Africa, Mexico, and the United States

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Congregation of Holy Cross Elects Fr. Richard Warner, C.S.C., as New Superior General