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The Brotherhood of Hope and Catholic Campus Ministry Association Publish New Books to Support Campus Ministers Facing Challenges Times

This book offers practical insights for conducting campus ministry taken from our 40 years of successfully running stand-alone student outreaches.

Enjoy this glimpse of special moments of our history, from 1975 to now!

Hear from some of our closest friends and supporters that we've been blessed to know over the last 40 years, as well as alumni from all our campus outreaches.

"It would have been more “reasonable” and certainly more comfortable for Ken Sr. to have “rested on his laurels” as a successful businessman, father and grandfather..."

On the 14th of September 1980, five single men and a Catholic priest knelt before the altar of a convent chapel in New Jersey.

People often ask me, “What is a Brother?” I like to turn that question around and ask, “What is brotherhood?”

As I reflect over the past 40 years, the most impressive and graced part of our Brotherhood’s life and mission has taken place “behind the scenes.

Help us celebrate our 40th in the best possible way - with the Mass. We'd be grateful if you would request a Mass in celebration of our Brotherhood's 40th anniversary on or around Sept. 14.

Sharing exciting updates on the construction of the Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati Chapel —the chapel at our home in New Brunswick, NJ.

In this difficult time of racism and social turmoil, we offer the below resources: Cardinal Sean O’Malley’s statement on racism, the USCCB’s similar material, and Br. Ray’s talk to students on “Racism, Brotherhood, and Christ.”

We are excited to announce that Br. Ray Morris and Br. Logan Murray will profess perpetual vows in January 2021.

The institution of the memorial of Mary as Mother of the Church in the day after Pentecost is something quite deliberate on the Holy Father's part. Fr. Philip shares about the history of the idea and the practice of Mary as the Mother of the Church to help us see where it fits into the piety of our faith.

During these times of substantial and unexpected changes to daily life, we are still doing campus ministry... just a little differently. 

Despite the necessity of having to distance ourselves from each other and even cancelling Church services, Jesus is with us always! We need not face any fear connected to this virus alone. He is with us!

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People often ask me, "What is a brother?" I like to turn that question around and ask, "What is brotherhood?"

On July 20, 2019, the Brotherhood of Hope rejoiced deeply when seven men displayed their humble obedience and love for God by professing their temporary vows during Mass at St. Basil’s in Methuen, Massachusetts.

This summer I had the privilege to participate in Launch, a week-long conference that trains campus ministers. The title of my presentation was “Be bold in the Lord.” Perhaps not surprisingly, while preparing my talk I recalled many situations when I had been far from bold in the Lord. 

Students tell us they are searching for authentic friendships, a supportive community and a way to live a life of purpose in today’s secular college environment.