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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

  • July 31, 2026
    Conference: Two Meanings of Contemplation
    In this conference, I would like to address a ...
  • July 23, 2026
    Mary Magdalene, Model for Monks
    Mary Magdalene, whose feast day we celebrated ...
  • July 15, 2026
    Homily: Improving the Soil of the Heart
    About twenty-five years ago, our community, ...
  • June 24, 2026
    Homily for the Nativity of John the Baptist
    Typically, we celebrate the feast days of the ...

Upcoming Events

A New Season of Solemn Vespers

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.

Our fourteenth season of Solemn Vespers with Schola Laudis, featuring Gregorian chant and Renaissance masterworks.

For a full schedule, click here.

Monastic Experience Weekend

Friday, October 9, 2026—Sunday, October 11, 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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