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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September 22, 2025In the Catholic tradition, one composer stands ...
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September 13, 2025Tonight, we begin our fourteenth season of Solemn ...
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August 27, 2025One of our principal ministries as monks is ...
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August 14, 2025There were many striking observations in William ...
Upcoming Events
Solemn Vespers for Holy Cross
Saturday, September 13 at 5:15 p.m.
The new season opens with Solemn Vespers for the Triumph of the Holy Cross, featuring Gregorian chant and Renaissance masterworks, as well as a new composition by Kevin Allen. For more information, click here.
This season includes a commemoration of Palestrina’s 500th birthday, and Vespers for Corpus Christi, featuring the composers of Latin America, and more glorious music: the full 2025-2026 schedule is now available here.
Monastic Experience Weekend
Friday, October 10—Sunday, October 12
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.