Pope Francis (December 17, 1936 – April 21, 2025)
There will be daily Mass this week, each morning at 9am.
Eternal rest grant unto Pope Francis and may perpetual light shine upon him. 
Bishop Barry C. Knestout has issued the following statement regarding the passing of Pope Francis: https://bit.ly/PopeFrancis-Statement
Our Mission and Vision
Inspired by our rich history and tradition, in downtown Lynchburg, the Christian faithful of Holy Cross Catholic Church, blessed by the sacraments, invite all to encounter Jesus Christ through worship, community and service to one another.
To be the shining light of Christ through the open doors of our downtown Catholic Church.
Masses
- Saturday
- 4:00 pm
- Sunday
- 8:00 am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm (Spanish)
- Daily
- Every weekday (except Tuesday) at 9am
- Holy Days
- Noon and 6 pm
We livestream the 11am (English) Mass on Sundays and 2pm (Spanish) Mass on Sundays at our YouTube channel. All previous livestreams can also be found there. Misa en Español en vivo, haga clip aquí.
Reconciliation
- Friday
- After daily mass
- By request
- After daily and weekend mass
Eucharistic adoration
- Thursday before First Friday of the month
- 7:00-8:00pm
- First Friday of the month
- After daily mass
- Third Friday of the month
- 5:00-6:00pm
Daily readings
Thursday in the Octave of Easter
Reading 1 Acts 3:11-26 As the crippled man who had been cured clung to Peter and John, all the people hurried in amazement toward them in the portico called “Solomon’s Portico.” When Peter saw this, he addressed the people, “You children of Israel, why are you amazed at this, and why do you look so […]
Jueves de la octava de Pascua
Primera lectura Hechos 3, 11-26 Como el paralítico curado por Pedro y Juan no se les despegaba, todo el pueblo, asombrado, corrió hacia ellos al pórtico de Salomón. Al ver a la muchedumbre, Pedro les dirigió la palabra: “Israelitas: ¿Por qué les causa admiración esto y por qué nos miran de ese modo, como si […]