“Pillars” of the Community
A campaign was created in 2016 to raise the necessary funds to replace a pillar of our Louisville monastery.
The Passionists of Holy Cross Province | Los Pasionistas Provincia Santa Cruz
The Passionists of Holy Cross Province are a family of priests, brothers and laity who reach out with compassion to the crucified of today. We keep alive the memory of Christ’s Passion through our commitment to community, prayer, ministries of the Word and service to those who suffer.
Los Pasionistas de la Provincia Santa Cruz formamos una familia de sacerdotes, hermanos religiosos y laicos que se extienden con compasión a los crucificados de hoy. Mantenemos viva la memoria de la Pasión de Cristo mediante nuestro compromiso con la vida comunitaria, la oración, los ministerios de la Palabra y el servicio a quienes sufren.
VIDEO: Stations of the Cross at Mater Dolorosa
Video tour of the outdoor stations of the Cross at Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center
Founding of Holy Cross Province
Holy Cross Province was officially created in 1906 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Passionist Ministry in America
The Passionists first came to America in 1852.
History of the Passionist Retreats
In 1740, St. Paul of the Cross began gathering companions who would live and proclaim a loving remembrance of the sufferings and death of Jesus.