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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

  • October 15, 2025
    Two Insights from St. Teresa
    When I began the monastic novitiate twenty-five ...
  • September 22, 2025
    The Ultimate (Sacred) Musician
    In the Catholic tradition, one composer stands ...
  • September 13, 2025
    Triumph of the Holy Cross
    Tonight, we begin our fourteenth season of Solemn ...
  • August 27, 2025
    Saint Monica
    One of our principal ministries as monks is ...

Upcoming Events

Solemn Vespers featuring Palestrina

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 5:15 p.m.

Featuring Gregorian chant and five choral masterworks by Giovanni Pierluigi di Palestrina, in commemoration of his 500th birthday. For more information, click here.

Prior Peter has written a blog post on Palestrina’s music.  To read it, click here.

Solemn Vespers for Christ the King

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 5:15 p.m.

Featuring Gregorian chant and Renaissance and masterworks, as well as new compositions by Prior Peter and Kevin Allen.

More information coming soon.

 

 
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