Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 60 No. 3, Fall 2026

Authors

• College of the Holy Cross

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In this issue:

Fellowship of the Spring
The mission of Holy Cross’ storied Spring Break Immersion Program? It’s not service.
Story by Abby Riviello
Photography by Avanell Chang

St. Ignatius Wouldn’t Care If You Went to the Gym
“Cura personalis” is widely used — and also widely misunderstood. What does the Latin term really mean in Jesuit life?
Reflection by Rev. Keith Maczkiewicz, S.J.
Illustration by Eva Vázquez

We Are Not Alone
William H. “Bill” Diamond Jr. ’78, president and CEO of the SETI Institute, says the truth is out there, but it’s likely not what you think.
Story by Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89
Photography by Michael Ivins

Every Transition Begins With an Ending
How a retreat helped one alumna learn to find new growth amidst the challenges of grief.
Reflection by Elizabeth Morse Luoma ’09
Illustration by Beatrice Ortiz

‘The porch light went on June 7, 1976, and never went off’
The 50-year history of Worcester’s first women and children’s shelter, Abby’s House, is more than a feel-good story about a little nonprofit that could; it’s a story of what happens when women move heaven and earth. Together.
Story by Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89
Photography by Caroline Axvig

‘Knowing Your Community Matters’
Isabelle Jenkins ’10 works at Holy Cross. Megan Moran ’11 works at Worcester State University. Yet both have the same goal: building relationships between students, faculty and city organizations, businesses and nonprofits to deliver life-changing opportunities.
Story by Abby Riviello
Photography by Colin McAlister ’29

Also:

• Around The Hill
• My Bag with hiker, author John Kostrzewa ’74
• In Memoriam
• Q&A with Eddie Jenkins ’72 on the NFL, art and opportunity

Publication Date

Fall 10-2-2026

Publisher

College of the Holy Cross

City

Worcester

Keywords

Alumni, campus news, Spring Break Immersion Program, cura personalis, William H. “Bill” Diamond Jr. ’78, aliens, SETI Institute, John Kostrzewa ’74, hiking, Rhode Island, grief, Abby’s House, Eddie Jenkins ’72, Prior Performing Arts Center

Volume

60

Number

3

Rights

Copyright ©2026 by College of the Holy Cross. All rights reserved. Opinions expressed in Holy Cross Magazine are those of the individual authors and subjects and do not necessarily reflect the views of the College administration, faculty, staff or students. No portion of this magazine may be reprinted without the express written consent of the editor.

Recommended Citation

College of the Holy Cross, "Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 60 No. 3, Fall 2026" (2026). Holy Cross Magazine. 99.
https://crossworks.holycross.edu/hcm/99