Fr. Fred Jenga, C.S.C.

As president of Holy Cross Family Ministries, Fr. Fred Jenga, C.S.C. follows in the footsteps of Venerable Patrick Peyton spreading the devotion to Mary and encouraging family prayer, especially the Rosary. Holy Cross Family Ministries' mission is dedicated to inspiring, promoting and fostering the prayer life and spiritual well-being of families throughout the world. Fr. Jenga was ordained in 2005, and has broad experience with HCFM. He served in a pastoral role as Regional Director of the ministry’s offices in East Africa for 7 years where he led the ministry in their digital and in-person mission outreach to enhance the prayer life of families. He built several teams of lay people, which have helped the ministry to grow in East Africa. He also creatively educated and helped the members of Holy Cross in East Africa learn about and embrace the ministry as an important part of the Congregation’s efforts.