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"
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October 4, 2024“Jesus said to them, ‘Is not this why you are ...
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October 1, 2024“Make yourself an ark…and cover it inside and out ...
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September 27, 2024These meditations on heaven will be anything but ...
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September 24, 2024“My spirit shall not abide (LXX: katameine) in man ...
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.