June 6th - June 9th
Registration | Pricing | Housing | Activities
| THURSDAY, JUNE 6 | |
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| 9:00am - 10:00pm | Reunion Check-in | Hogan Campus Center |
| 9:00am | Residence Halls Open |
| 9:00am - 5:00pm | Holy Cross Bookstore Open | Hogan Campus Center Stock up on your Holy Cross gear and get 20% off store-wide throughout the weekend! |
| 12:00pm | Class of 1974 50th Reunion Golf Outing | Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, Boylston, MA Learn more and register here. |
| 1:00 - 4:00pm | Gathering the Graces: An Afternoon of Reflection | Thomas P. Joyce '59 Contemplative Center, West Boylston, MA Spend the afternoon looking back over your life since graduating Holy Cross. Drawing on Ignatian Examen prayer, we will have an opportunity to notice where God has been present in times of joy and sorrow. This event will be led by Chaplains Meg Fox-Kelly '99 and Marybeth Kearns Barrett '84. Participants are required to use College provided transportation to and from this event - Space is limited! |
| 1:30pm | Classes of 1984 & 1989 (35th and 40th) Reunion Golf Outing | The Woods of Westminster, Westminster, MA Learn more and register here. |
| 6:00 - 8:00pm | Class of 1974 50th Reunion Welcome Dinner | Alden Trust Performance Studio, Prior Performing Arts Center The Class of 1974 is invited to a reception-style dinner in the PAC as a casual kickoff to their 50th Reunion Weekend! |
| 6:00 - 9:00pm | Class of 1984 Welcome Dinner | Easy Street Enjoy BBQ from Travelin' Bones food truck and catch up with classmates after checking in for the weekend! |
| FRIDAY, JUNE 7 | |
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| 7:30 - 10:30am | Light Breakfast Available | Prior Performing Arts Center Stop by the Beehive in the PAC for complimentary coffee and muffins. |
| 9:00am - 10:00pm | Reunion Check-in | Hogan Campus Center |
| 9:00am | Residence Halls Open |
| 9:00am - 5:00pm | Holy Cross Bookstore Open | Hogan Campus Center Stock up on your Holy Cross gear and get 20% off store-wide throughout the weekend! |
| 10:00am | All-Alumni Yoga Session with Georgette Kaftan '84 | Location TBD Namaste Holy Cross Alumni! Join Georgette for this all-levels vinyasa flow designed to invite strength and flexibility to your body, mind and soul. Focusing on the connection between movement and breath, this whole body awakening will leave you feeling centered, open and ready to reunite with your classmates! Please bring a mat if you have one, some will be available onsite. |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Pickleball Open-Play | The Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center Grab a friend (or two!), come down to The Jo and show off your pickleball skills! |
| 10:15am - 12:00pm | Trip to the Worcester Art Museum | Bus will depart from Hogan Campus Center at 10:15 a.m. Join us on a guided tour of the Worcester Art Museum. Transportation to and from Holy Cross is available. Please register in advance for this event - space is limited! |
| 10:30am | Class of 1979 45th Reunion Golf Outing | Green Hill Golf Course, Worcester, MA Learn more and register here. |
| 11:00am | Faculty Presentation | Hogan Campus Center Description coming soon! |
| 12:00 - 2:00pm | All-Alumni Lunch | Courtyard, Hogan Campus Center Gather on the Hogan Courtyard for a casual lunch featuring an upscale BBQ menu. A cash bar will be available. |
| 2:00 & 2:30pm | Guided Tours of the Prior Performing Arts Center Open September, 2022, the Center features dedicated spaces for the fine and performing arts, including the Cantor Art Gallery, a 400-seat concert hall, and a 200-seat flexible performance space, as well as spaces and technology to support creative interactions between the arts and other disciplines. Join us on a 30 minute tour for an in depth look at our newest facility! Tours will leave at 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. from the main entrance. |
| 2:00pm | Faculty Presentation | Hogan Campus Center Description coming soon! |
| 3:30pm | St. Joseph Memorial Chapel 100th Anniversary Tour | Starts on the Chapel steps Join us for a walking tour of the historic St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. Celebrating the Chapel's 100th Anniversary year, this tour will explore some of the fascinating stories of spirituality, artistry, and Holy Cross history that began in 1924. |
| 3:45 - 6:00pm | Worcester Brewery Tour | Bus Leaves from Hogan Campus Center at 3:45 p.m. Spend happy hour in Worcester with fellow Crusaders! We will be visiting Redemption Rock Brewery and Wormtown Brewery (both located on Shrewsbury Street). A drink at each location and transportation is included. Space is limited to 50 registrants. THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. |
| 4:30pm | Class of 1964, 60th Reunion Mass | St. Joseph Chapel |
| 4:30pm | Class of 1969, 55th Reunion Mass | Mary Chapel |
| 5:30 pm | Class of 1984 Prayer Service | Mary Chapel |
| 5:30pm | 55th - 65th Class Receptions & Dinners | Hogan Campus Center Classes of 1959 (410), 1964 (401), 1969 (Suites B/C, 4th floor). Each class will have their own reception and dinner. |
| 5:30 - 6:30pm | Recovery Meeting | Hogan Campus Center |
| 6:30pm | Class of 1974 50th Reunion Golden Jubilee Dinner | Hogan Ballroom A not-to-be-missed event where Vincent Rougeau, president, will welcome the Class of 1974 into the Order of the Purple Knights. |
| 6:30pm | 30th - 45th Class Dinners Classes of 1979 (Hogan Courtyard Tent), 1984 (Kimball Quad Tent), 1989 (Crossroads), 1994 (The Beehive, Prior Performing Arts Center). Each class will have their own dinner. |
| 6:30pm | 5th - 25th Buffet Dinner | Kimball Dining Hall Classes of 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 and 2019 are invited to Kimball for a delicious, casual dinner featuring a wide array of food stations. A cash bar will be available. |
| 9:30 - 11:30pm | After-Dinner Drinks and Conversation | 1st Floor, Hogan Campus Center Continue your dinner conversations on Hogan 1. We will have soft music, a cash bar and bar snacks. |
| SATURDAY, JUNE 8 | |
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| 7:00 - 9:00am | Complimentary Coffee | Hogan 3rd Floor Lobby Early riser? Grab a cup of coffee on the 3rd floor of Hogan and take a stroll through campus. |
| 7:30 - 10:30am | All-Alumni Buffet Breakfast | Kimball Dining Hall |
| 9:00am - 7:00pm | Reunion Check-in | Hogan Campus Center |
| 9:00am - 12:00pm | Pool Open | Luth Athletic Complex |
| 9:00am - 5:00pm | Holy Cross Bookstore Open | Hogan Campus Center Stock up on your Holy Cross gear and get 20% off store-wide throughout the weekend! |
| 9:30am | Faculty Presentation | Hogan Campus Center Description coming soon! |
| 9:30am | Book Reading with Katie Simons McCarty '99 | Hogan Campus Center Join Katie for a reading and author conversation about her new book, Infinite Miracles: Memoir of a NICO Mom. Infinite Miracles is a story about the long and difficult NICU journey of first-time mom, Katie, and her son, Tim. Despite the challenges she faces, Katie draws comfort, strength, and hope from her Catholic faith and discovers that event in the darkest moments, miracles can happen. Katie will read excerpts from her book, share how her Catholic faith helped her endure this challenging experience, answer questions, engage in conversation, and sign books. |
| 10:00am | Holy Cross Athletics Update | Blaney Gymnasium, Luth Athletic Complex Hear from AD Kit Hughes and meet our head coaches! |
| 10:00 - 10:30 am | All-Alumni Full Body Sculpt Class with Kate Connelly '14 | Location TBD Join Kate, founder of "together old city", a pilates and aerobics studio (voted best of Philadelphia!) for a 30-minute, low impact, full body sculpt workout. No equipment is necessary and alumni of all fitness levels are invited to participate. |
| 10:30am | Admissions Information Session | Hogan Campus Center Join Andrew Carter, deputy director of Admissions, to learn how to navigate the college application and financial aid process for Holy Cross. Bring your teen! |
| 10:30am | Affinity Group Meetups | Various Locations Connect with fellow Crusaders through your shared interests, experiences and identities! LGBTQ Alumni Network, Bishop Healy Committee (BIPOC alumni) the O'Callahan Society (NROTC alumni), and FYP (First-Year Program) will host gatherings. |
| 11:00am | President's Council and 1843 Society Reception | Prior Performing Arts Center (by invitation only) Join Vincent Rougeau, president of the College, in a private reception to celebrate leadership, legacy and loyalty. |
| 12:00pm | Sanctae Crucis Awards Ceremony | Prior Performing Arts Center *New to the Reunion Weekend schedule. We will be honoring two accomplished alumni who will be receiving the Sanctae Crucis Award for Distinguished Professional Achievement and the Sanctae Crucis Award for Outstanding Community Service. All are welcome to attend this ceremony. You can read more about the awards here. |
| 12:30 - 3:30pm | All-Alumni Reunion Picnic | Practice Field, Luth Athletic Complex An afternoon of food, friends and fun! Join us for the all-alumni picnic and enjoy lunch with Crusaders from every decade. This event is family-friendly and will feature inflatables, pony rides and activities for kids. |
| 4:00 - 6:00pm | Self-Guided Tours | Campus-wide Looking for something to do between the picnic and dinner? Take a self-guided tour of the PAC, Science Complex or Dinand Library. *These buildings will be open throughout the weekend! |
| 5:30pm | Class of 1974, 50th Reunion Class Mass | St. Joseph Memorial Chapel The Class of 1974 will together for this special liturgy celebrating Holy Cross friendships and remembering deceased classmates. Rev. Keith Muccino, S.J. '74 will preside. *A class photo will be taken on the chapel steps immediately following Mass. |
| 5:30pm | Recovery Meeting | Hogan Campus Center |
| 6:30pm | 5th - 25th Class Dinners Classes of 1999 (The Beehive, PAC), 2004 (Crossroads), 2009 (The Alden Trust Performance Studio, PAC), 2014 (Kimball Quad Tent) and 2019 (Hogan Courtyard Tent). Each class will have their own dinner. |
| 6:30pm | 30th - 65th Buffet Dinner | Kimball Dining Hall Classes of 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994 and Purple Knights are invited to Kimball for a delicious dinner featuring a wide array of food stations. A cash bar will be available. |
| 9:30pm | Late Night Dance Party | Hogan Ballroom Head to the Ballroom, enjoy the photo booth and join the dance party featuring live band, Ear Candy! |
| 9:30pm | After-Dinner Drinks and Conversation | 1st Floor, Hogan Campus Center Continue your dinner conversations on Hogan 1. We will have soft music, a cash bar and bar snacks. |
| SUNDAY, JUNE 9 | |
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| 7:30 – 11:00am | All-Alumni Buffet Breakfast | Hogan Ballroom |
| 9:00am | All-Alumni Mass | St. Joseph Memorial Chapel The Holy Cross Chaplain's Office invites all reunion attendees to join together in prayer at this special All-Alumni Mass. |
Self-Guided Activities Throughout the Weekend
The Blackstone Gateway Park | This scenic and serene park can be can be accessed across the street from the athletic fields on McKeon Road.
Enjoy a round-trip walk from campus to the Blackstone Gateway Park and the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center. These wonderful Worcester sites are within feet of The Hill. Enjoy the trails, observational platforms, and exhibits that highlight information about the historical and ecological history of the Blackstone Valley region. Comfortable clothes and walking shoes are recommended.
Natural Area Walk | This trailhead is located off Loyola Parking Lot on McCarthy Lane
Pick the purple or white trail and stroll through the Holy Cross Natural Area. Used by cross-country teams, Montserrat courses, and science labs, this forested area winds for 0.5 miles along the border of camus. While the trails are relatively flat and relatively free of loose gravel, we recommend closed-toe shoes. Feel free to bring a water bottle. View a map of the trails here.
Self-Guided Tours | Campus Wide
Relive your days on The Hill as a student and explore new facilities! The Science Complex, Dinand Library, Prior Performaing Arts Center, Joanne Chouinard-Luth Wellness and Recreations Center and Luth Athletic Complex will be open. The brochure you will receive upon checking in for the weekend will contain specific hours.
Reunion Housing
Clark — 2019
Hanselman — 2014, 2009
Lehy — 1984, 1989
Healy — 1979, 1994
Wheeler — 2004, 1999
Loyola — 1974, 1964, 1959
Figge — 1969, Purple Knights
Residence Hall Room Types:
Loyola Hall - Each room consists of two twin beds and a private bathroom. There is air conditioning in this building.
Figge Hall - This residence hall features apartment style suites. Each apartment consists of two bedrooms, a living room, dining area, full kitchen and bathroom. There is air conditioning in this building.
Clark, Hanselman, Lehy, Healy and Wheeler - The bedrooms in these buildings have two twin beds and shared bathrooms located on every floor.
Alumni are housed by class. Once designated class areas are filled, room assignments will be made on a space-available basis. Single reservations are subject to being assigned a roommate, depending on space requirements. Linens, soap and towels are provided in each room. Please feel free to bring your own supplies for a more comfortable stay.