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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.

Prior's Blog: Et Incarnatus Est

  • January 20, 2026
    Does Saint Benedict Forbid All Laughter?
    Over the past few years, I’ve given a few ...
  • January 8, 2026
    The Epiphany: God shines forth
    In the Catholic Church, the season of Christmas ...
  • December 27, 2025
    Homily for Christmas Eve
    The entrance of the Son of God into the world is ...
  • December 23, 2025
    The World, the Flesh, and the Devil: The Second and Third Precautions Against the World
    (Here is the Introduction to this series and the ...

Upcoming Events

Solemn Vespers for the 5th Sunday

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.

Featuring Gregorian chant and Renaissance masterworks.

For more information, click here.

Monastic Experience Weekend

Friday, March 13—Sunday, March 15, 2026

This weekend offers an opportunity to experience monastic life first-hand.  It is intended for single Catholic men between the ages of 20 and 35 who practice their faith and are at least open to the possibility of considering a monastic vocation.

For more information, click here.

 

 
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