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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February 5, 2025Many years ago, when I was a young adult and ...
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February 2, 2025“Is a lamp brought in to be put under a bushel, or ...
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January 29, 2025“For [Sarai’s] sake, [Pharaoh] dealt well with ...
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January 22, 2025Shortly after I entered the Monastery, a man ...
Upcoming Events
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.
Solemn Vespers for Second Sunday of Lent
Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 5:15 p.m.
Featuring Gregorian chant and Renaissance masterworks, as well as new compositions by Prior Peter and Kevin Allen.
For more information, click here.