Our thoughts are not easily God's thoughts, nor our will His will. But as we listen to Him and converse with Him, our minds will be given to understand Him and His designs." (Constitution 3.22)

The Old College program focuses principally on developing young men for religious life and the priesthood. The men of Old College, often known as Old Collegians, are introduced to religious life in Holy Cross through participation in a variety of ministries, retreats, and sacraments.  Such participation includes receiving daily Eucharist and praying the Liturgy of the Hours; along with spiritual direction, service placements, retreats, one-on-one meetings with formation staff and spiritual directors, and participating in weekly community gatherings.

Old Collegians are free to pursue any collegiate degree that peaks their academic interests, but all men take courses in Theology and Philosophy so as to enter the Masters in Divinity program upon completion of an undergraduate degree. For more information please browse this website often, and also visit the Holy Cross vocations website at vocation.nd.edu or contact us through the "contact" tab on navigation bar.