A Community of Contemplative Benedictine Monks in the City

The Monastery of the Holy Cross is a Roman Catholic, Benedictine Monastery of the Subiaco Cassinese Congregation. Continuing a centuries-old tradition, we live according to the Rule of St. Benedict, seeking God through a life of prayer, silence, work and hospitality.

Both Mass and the Divine Office are open to the public. Mass is at 6:35 a.m. Monday–Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. Sunday. To view our complete prayer schedule, click here

We are completing our second album of sacred music, Mass for the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord. For more details, please visit our Indiegogo account.

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Prior's Blog: "Et Incarnatus Est"

June 24, 2017 | John the Baptist
The figure of John the Baptist loomed large in the ...
June 5, 2017 | The Mystery of the Ascension
Along with Epiphany, the Solemnity of the Ascension is ...
March 25, 2017 | The Annunciation
[adapted from the notes for Solemn Vespers, 3/24/17 at ...

Homily for Solemnity of the Sacred Heart

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Relevant Radio Interview with Fr. Peter

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