Monastery of the Holy Cross

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.

UPDATE:  Beginning on August 1st, 2024, the monastic community will pray the Office of Vigils privately.  This arrangement will be in effect until further notice.

 

 

Prior's Blog: "Et Incarnatus Est"

Upcoming Events

New Season of Solemn Vespers

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

The thirteenth season of Solemn Vespers begins on October 5th, when we will celebrate Vespers for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time with the help of our choir-in-residence Schola Laudis.  For more information, click here.

For the full 2024-2025 schedule, click here.

Monastic Experience Weekend

Friday, October 25—Sunday, October 27

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.