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Crowds of people are seen in the Swords Atrium during the dedication and blessing ceremony of the new $64 million Integrated Science Complex.

Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president, blesses the science complex.

Adam Nadelson ’10, a biology major in the health professions program, interviews Dr. Joseph E. Murray ’40, who performed the first successful organ transplant in 1954, and was honored with the Nobel Prize in 1990.

Dr. Murray signs a copy of his book, Surgery of the Soul, as science librarian Barbara Merolli looks on. The book will be displayed in the science library.

Watch a video recap of the day’s events.

Photography by John Buckingham

During his visit to Holy Cross, Cardinal Seán O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Boston, meets with students in Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery. He also celebrated a Mass in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel.

Photo by Jeff Loughlin

From left, Rev. Paul Harman, S.J., special assistant to the president; Rev. James Hayes, S.J., rector of the Jesuit community and associate chaplain; and Cardinal O’Malley pose for a photo next to a portrait of Bishop Fenwick outside of the Cantor Art Gallery.

Photo by Jeff Loughlin

Cardinal O’Malley lays a wreath on the grave of Bishop Benedict Joseph Fenwick, second Bishop of Boston, who founded Holy Cross in 1843.

Students, faculty and staff attended a candlelight prayer service in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the deaths of six Jesuits and their colleagues in El Salvador. Sponsored by members of the Magis Program and Pax Christi, the service was held in Martyr’s Plaza in front of St. Joseph Chapel. Holy Cross has been holding a series of events reflecting what martyrdom means throughout the fall semester.

Photography by Tim Paquette ’11

The bronze statue of Fr. Pedro Arrupe, Superior General of the Society of Jesus, was dedicated before alumni and friends.  The sculptor was Brian Hanlon, who also created the Bob Cousy sculpture in front of the Hart Center.

A quote from a now famous speech Fr. Arrupe delivered to alumni of Jesuit schools in Europe in 1973 appears on the plaque.

The statue was made possible by a generous gift from longtime Holy Cross supporter Stephen A. Lovelette ’78.

Photography by Rob Carlin

The “Day of the Dead” (or All Souls’ Day) altar/display in the Lower Gathering/Baptismal Space of St. Joseph Chapel is set up to commemorate All Souls Day (Nov. 2). The display stays up for most of November, a month when Catholics and many other Christians remember and honor their deceased loved ones. Along with the altar/display, a reception was held after the 7 p.m. Mass on Sunday, Nov. 1 and featured sweet bread and hot chocolate that are traditionally enjoyed on the Day of the Dead in Mexico.  The idea came from Latin American Student Organization and Cynthia Stone, associate professor of Spanish and director of the Latin American and Latino Studies program at Holy Cross. The display complements the Remembrance Books and cards that are displayed in the upper and lower chapels during the month of November.

Photography by Tim Paquette ’11

The inaugural Rites of Passage religious ceremony celebrated and honored African-American graduating seniors who have been actively involved in the worship life at Holy Cross.

Photography by Tim Paquette ’11

Organized by Ani Nalbandian ’09 and held at Holy Cross, a concert commemorating the Armenian Genocide raised $10,000 for the Fund for Armenian Relief. Pictured from left to right: Michael West, associate professor of history; Earl Peace, dean for the Class of 2009; Kenneth Prestwich, associate professor of biology; Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president; Barbara Letourneau, administrative assistant; Nalbandian; John Anderson, associate professor emeritus of history; Rev. Untzag Nalbandian; Yn. Setta Nalbandian, and Garnik Nanagoulian, executive director of the Fund for Armenian Relief.

In celebration of Jimmy Pappas’ life and in honor of his 28
years of service as an electrician at Holy Cross, a tree was planted under the
scoreboard at Fitton Football Stadium. Fr. McFarland presided at the dedication.

Photography by Tim Paquette ’11

History professor Rev. Anthony Kuzniewski, S.J., leads a
prayer with the Holy Cross football team before their game against Bucknell.
Holy Cross won 34-17.

Photography by Tim Paquette ’11