Pope Francis (December 17, 1936 – April 21, 2025)
Holy Cross is open Monday, April 21, until 4pm with holy hour from 3-4pm ending with benediction at 4pm to pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis and for the intention of the upcoming Conclave 
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There will be daily Mass this week each morning at 9am including, Tuesday, April 22.
Eternal rest grant onto 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
Monday in the Octave of Easter
Reading 1 Acts 2:14, 22-33 On the day of Pentecost, Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed: “You who are Jews, indeed all of you staying in Jerusalem. Let this be known to you, and listen to my words. “You who are children of Israel, hear these words. Jesus the Nazorean […]
Lunes de la octava de Pascua
Primera lectura Hechos 2, 14. 22-33 El día de Pentecostés, se presentó Pedro, junto con los Once, ante la multitud, y levantando la voz, dijo: “Israelitas, escúchenme. Jesús de Nazaret fue un hombre acreditado por Dios ante ustedes, mediante los milagros, prodigios y señales que Dios realizó por medio de él y que ustedes bien […]