The Brothers of Holy Cross began as a group of educators and served mainly in formal education for 200 years. The one thing that remains constant throughout their history was the goal of meeting the needs of the people where they ministered. In recent years as the number of Brothers grew smaller, they reflected on ways to minister to the people in the Notre Dame area.

In the 1990’s the Brothers of Holy Cross voted to utilize their resources and community-building gifts. It was written:” From their own experiences and interactions with older adults they dared to dream of an interdependent community committed to living together with dignity and respect for all.” On June 17, 1997, they formally agreed to create Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame.

Over the years our community has grown from an infirmary for the Brothers’ to a place where seniors can enjoy their golden years together. All of this is possible because of the incredible support we receive from our residents, their families, and the legacies they leave behind through our philanthropic opportunities.