We choose to share in the community and mission of Holy Cross because of its family spirit, its charism of hospitality and hope and its spirituality of Church. We have chosen to affiliate with the Midwest Province and District of West Africa of Brothers in order to establish a connection with the international Congregation of Holy Cross on a more personal level.
As a sign of solidarity with our vowed and promised members in Holy Cross, we make annual promises to commit ourselves to community, service and prayer in the tradition of Holy Cross.
... let each one be a promoter in his own locality. Enroll new members both in France and abroad, and distribute the holy cards intended for this association. Try to establish and to maintain relations with the council of our promoters in Le Mans, for this will serve for mutual encouragement and for the success of the association.
-- Basil Moreau, Founder
Congregation of Holy Cross Circular Letter 77
"On the Association of St. Joseph"
Precursor of the Holy Cross
Associates of the Midwest Province
& District of West Africa