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"
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January 17, 2025“Now there was a famine in the land.” Abram was ...
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January 10, 2025Abraham builds his first altar at Shechem, at the ...
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January 7, 2025Nearly four thousand years ago, there was a man ...
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December 30, 2024While doing a bit of searching in connection with ...
Upcoming Events
Solemn Vespers for the Presentation
Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 5:15 p.m.
Featuring Gregorian chant sung by the monks and Renaissance masterworks performed by our choir-in-residence.
For more information, click here.
Resurrecting the Catholic Funeral
Saturday, February 22, 2025, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
An opportunity to rediscover the significance and beauty of the Catholic funeral. Topics include the Catholic Church’s teachings on proper practices for the wake, funeral Mass, and graveside service.
Presentations by monks and special guest, Marcin Scigaj of Catholic Cemeteries, Archdiocese of Chicago.
For more information and to register, click here.