Passionist Nuns Welcome Sr. Maria Dolorosa
The Passionist Nuns recently celebrated a joyful milestone as Sister Maria Dolorosa of the Suffering Face of Jesus entered the novitiate, beginning a new stage in her formation as a contemplative religious.
Los Pasionistas Provincia Santa Cruz
The Passionists of Holy Cross Province are a family of priests, brothers and laity who reach out with compassion to the crucified of today. We keep alive the memory of Christ’s Passion through our commitment to community, prayer, ministries of the Word and service to those who suffer.
Living Water: 7 Inspiring Scripture Stories About Water
Follow the current of “Living Water” through Scripture and discover how God’s gift of water invites us into deeper gratitude, trust, connection and care for all creation.
A Shared Mission, A New School Year
As students return to Cristo Rey Birmingham and Holy Family Catholic Academy, both schools continue a Passionist educational legacy that has served Birmingham families for generations.
7 Signs You Might Need a Spiritual Retreat
Discover seven signs it may be time to step away from the busyness of everyday life and make space for rest, prayer and a deeper encounter with God.
A New Retreat Season Begins: Making Space for God
As a new retreat season begins, the Passionists continue a centuries-old tradition of offering welcoming spaces where people can step away, encounter God and find renewal through prayer, reflection and the memory of Christ’s Passion.
Christopher Jungers Honored with Christian Development Council’s Distinguished Service Award
Christopher Jungers recently received the Christian Development Council's Distinguished Service Award, celebrating a lifetime of faithfully advancing the Passionist mission through the ministry of fundraising, mentorship and servant leadership.
Congratulations to Sarah Evans, Recipient of Cristo Rey Birmingham’s 2026 Outrageously Bold Award!
The Outrageously Bold Award celebrates those who dream big, and lead with courage, purpose and heart.
A Sacred Space for the Future: Cristo Rey Birmingham Builds Its First School Chapel
For the first time in its more than 80-year history, Cristo Rey Birmingham will have a permanent chapel within the school. Honoring the Passionist legacy of Holy Family and the treasured gifts of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, this new sacred space will become a lasting home for prayer, worship, and the faith of future generations.
Celebrating 100 Years of Retreats at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center
The first retreat at Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center was preached in 1926 beneath the shade of the beloved "old rubber tree," a Moreton Bay Fig that still stands on the property today. That first gathering in 1926 marked the beginning of a ministry that has transformed countless lives.
Happy 90th Birthday, Fr. Blaise!
On July 2, 2026, we joyfully celebrate the 90th birthday of Fr. Blaise Czaja, CP!