We are Men with
Hope to Bring
Called to make God known, loved, and served
by bringing the hope of the Gospel to all the world.
We are Educators in the Faith.
We are a global community of pontifical right: priests and brothers who wish to abandon all to follow Christ. United by our motto — Ave Crux, Spes Unica (Hail the Cross, our Only Hope) — we are sent forth to make God known, loved, and served in ministries of education, parish, and mission throughout the world.
“We are a religious congregation composed of two distinct societies of religious, one of religious priests and one of religious brothers, bound together in one indivisible brotherhood. Ours is a common founder, tradition, rule, government, way of life and mission.”
Constitutions of the Congregation of Holy Cross, 1:6
Discern God’s Call
… with a brotherhood serving the Lord Jesus in mission.
God raises up men in every generation to serve the Church and the world and so to work for the realization of the kingdom. If you are discerning a vocation as a priest or religious brother, we offer a variety of discernment opportunities to help you hear his call, including retreats, pilgrimages, book clubs, summer programs, and more!
Mission Center
Bring Hope Across Borders
The Holy Cross Mission Center brings the hope of Christ to communities in need around the world. With a presence in 16 countries, we support the poor and vulnerable at our international missions through prayer, education, vocational training, health aid, and so much more.
SUPPORT OUR WORK
Help us Make a Difference
The generosity of our donors enables our priests and brothers to fulfill their mission of being men with hope to bring. We are responsible for providing for our young men in formation, retired and infirm religious, and our ministry to the poor — both here at home and in our international missions.
“[The vows of consecrated celibacy, poverty, and obedience] are an act of love for the God who first loved us. By our vows we are committed to single-hearted intimacy with God, to trusting dependence upon God and to willing surrender to God. We wish thus to live in the image of Jesus, who was sent in love to announce God’s rule and who beckons to us to follow him.”
Constitutions of the Congregation of Holy Cross, 5:43
Lay Collaborators
Looking for Other Ways to Assist our Mission?
The Congregation of Holy Cross has a long history of lay contributors and partners in mission who assist our work of education, parish, and mission in a variety of ways. If you’re searching for unique opportunities to get involved — or if you’ve already partnered with us at one of our many apostolates — we’re glad you’re here!
News & Events
Our Mission is the Lord’s
Stay informed of the latest events and updates from the United States Province of Holy Cross.
UP Alum credits Holy Cross for his dedication to community service
Chris Burley graduated from the University of Portland in 2002. On March 16, Burley along with two others were recognized as outstanding UP alums by...
Rev. James King Appointed to Direct Campus Ministry at Notre Dame
Rev. James B. King, C.S.C., religious superior of Holy Cross priests and brothers at Notre Dame, has been appointed director of the University of...
Attending to the Sick
One of the lessons I learned early in my priesthood was the importance of visiting the sick and homebound of the parish. Twenty-one of my 27 years...