Posts Tagged ‘Fr. McFarland’

Chris Matthews ’67 Returns to Alma Mater

September 23rd, 2009 by

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Chris Matthews ’67, host of MSNBC’s Hardball and NBC’s The Chris Matthews Show, gives a wide-ranging talk and signs books in the Hogan Campus Center. Read a profile of Matthews on the Holy Cross site, and about his talk in the Telegram & Gazette.

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Matthews poses with one of his professors during his time at Holy Cross, James F. Powers, professor emeritus of history. Both in his memoir Now, Let Me Tell You What I Really Think, and in his televised visit to campus commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy assassination, Matthews made specific mentions of Powers. It was in Professor Powers’ Western Civilization class on Nov. 22, 1963 that Matthews and others first heard the news flash about the president’s shooting, and like most of his generation, he vividly recalls the details of that moment, down to Professor Powers’ response.

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From left, Ryan Donovan ’10, Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of Holy Cross, Matthews, and Casey Lee ’10. Both students participated in Holy Cross’ Washington Semester Program, and worked alongside Matthews at NBC as part of their internship.

Photography by Tim Paquette ’11

President Joins Students During Holy Cross Cares Day

March 28th, 2009 by admin

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Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of Holy Cross, and Leigh Colihan ’11 work in the greenhouse at Dismas House during Holy Cross Cares Day.

Happy Anniversary, WCHC!

December 5th, 2008 by admin

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Joe Shortsleeve ’79, WBZ-TV chief correspondent, reminisces about his days at WCHC, which celebrates its 60th anniversary on Dec. 6.

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Photos from left: Rev. Michael C. McFarland, president, re-blesses the station. Dave Skill ’68, news director of WATD in Mansfield, recalls his time at the radio station. Station manager Deirdre Milionis ’10, presides over the events.

Photography by Tim Paquette ’11

Standing Proud

November 1st, 2008 by admin

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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

A True Honor

October 26th, 2008 by admin

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Matthew Cortese ’09, a religious studies major from Mattituck,
N.Y., is greeted by Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of Holy Cross,
as he is inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu. The society honors students from Jesuit
Institutions of higher learning who embody and live out the values of scholarship,
loyalty, leadership, and service. View a list of Holy Cross inductees this year.

Photography by Tim Paquette ’11

Happy Birthday, Fr. McFarland!

October 3rd, 2008 by admin

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Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president, blows out candles on a cake to celebrate his 60th birthday before hundreds of students in Kimball Dining Hall.

Photography by Christian Santillo