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In this issue:
Frank Kartheiser ’72 is Comfortable With Your Discomfort
The community organizer and co-founder of the Mustard Seed soup kitchen and food pantry has been feeding the poor and clothing the hungry of Worcester for more than 50 years. His greatest dream is that it closes, yet the need continues to grow.
Story by Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89
Photography by Caroline Axvig
The Catholic Church’s Best Kept Secret
Rooted in Scripture and the Church's understanding of human dignity, Catholic Social Teaching helps people live out their faith in the world.
Story by Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89
Photography by Michael Ivins
Working to Get as Free as You Can
Part three: How deep self-analysis and identifying personal obstacles can lead you to becoming your most authentic self.
Reflection by Rev. Keith Maczkiewicz, S.J.
Caroline Quinn ’22 Can Only Eat Two Foods and One of Them is Baby Formula
How this former Division I athlete and star student is using social media to raise awareness about a chronic disease.
Story by Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89
Photography by Michael Ivins
Holy Cross Opens Its New Front Door
The College’s Enrollment Welcome Center brings new opportunities to a well-known location.
Story by Abby Riviello
A Liberal Arts Approach to Life
How biologist and educator Elizabeth (Morse) Luoma ’09 became a Connecticut poet laureate.
Story by Abby Riviello
Photography by Michael Ivins
A Second Chance Around the Corner
An Ignatian Pilgrimage reflection
Reflection and photos by Melissa A. Shaw
A Life Full of Yeses
Thirty-five years since he taught his last course at Holy Cross, legendary English Professor Edward F. Callahan continues to inspire generations of students. Alumni agree: If there were a Mount Rushmore of Holy Cross faculty, Callahan would be on it.
Story by Marybeth Reilly-McGreen ’89
Also:
- Around The Hill
- My Bag with Marine Life Aerial Observer Katherine McKenna ’15
- In Memoriam
- Q&A with Colorado Rancher Megan Knott ’03
Publication Date
Fall 10-9-2025
Publisher
College of the Holy Cross
City
Worcester
Keywords
Alumni, campus news, Frank Kartheiser ’72, Mustard Seed soup kitchen and food pantry, homelessness, food insecurity, Catholic Social Teaching, discernment, Caroline Quinn ’22, chronic disease, Holy Cross’ new Enrollment Welcome Center, Elizabeth (Morse) Luoma ’09, biology, poetry, Connecticut poet laureate, Ignatian Pilgrimage, Professor Edward F. Callahan
Volume
59
Number
3
Rights
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Recommended Citation
College of the Holy Cross, "Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 59, No. 3, Fall 2025" (2025). Holy Cross Magazine. 60.
https://crossworks.holycross.edu/hcm/60