Cistercian Order of the Holy Cross
Common Observance
If you are married or single, and believe that God is calling you to a closer life with Him…
If you always wanted to be a monk, hermit, or priest but never thought you could because someone told you “no” or you thought it was impossible for some reason…
We are here to help you fulfill your vocation.
Read the following material then feel free to call or write me personally:
The Most Rev. Oscar Joseph, OCCO
Abbot General
Holy Cross Monastery
1606 Briar Lake Circle
Winston-Salem, NC 27103-6647
336-918-0975
In brief
We serve men and women, clerical or lay, married or single by:
- Helping them grow in perfection through the use of the Rule of St. Benedict, our Constitution and Manual, and community life
- Consecrating to a first order religious life those who want to live either in community or outside community
- Validating and assisting those already living the religious life but not living in a formal community
- Helping those who desire a lesser involvement in a monastic life through our third order oblate program
- Supporting men with a call to priesthood through ordination, incardination or encouraging those who wish to stay in their existing jurisdictions
- Encouraging our membership in a contemplative life as well as in works of charity, pastoral ministry, and mission work.
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