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Welcome!
The mission of the parish of Holy Cross—St. John the Baptist, standing in the Roman Catholic tradition and in the spirit of the Capuchin Franciscan order, is to be Christ in the City. We assist the spiritual, social, and personal development of the members of the parish, the community of midtown Manhattan, the people of the greater New York metropolitan area, as well as visitors from around the world. We strive to fashion a holy space for all who seek peace, holiness, and sanctuary – individually or in common. We are a responsive and evolving community encouraging growth in our relationship with God and with one another, so that through these grace-filled relationships together we might discover the divine gifts of strength, joy, and happiness.
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Returning to Public Worship
Masses, confessions, & meetings have resumed SCHEDULE.
devotions & Novenas (including the All Night Vigil) remain suspended at this time. (OCTOber 2020)- Face protection covering your mouth and nose is required at all times.
- A distance of 6 feet from one another must be observed at all times, designated seating areas have been indicated throughout the churches.
- For everyone’s health and safety, we strongly discourage receiving communion on the tongue.
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SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP
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holy cross
SATURDAY: 12:15 PM, 4:30 PM (Vigil)
SUNDAY: 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM (Spanish) & 11:30 AM
WEEKDAYS: 7:30 AM & 12:15 PM
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
SATURDAY: 3:30-4:15 PM
RECTORY HOURS
Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM
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st. john the baptist
SATURDAY: 12:15 Pm, 4:00 PM (Vigil)
SUNDAY: 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, & 5:15 PM
WEEKDAYS: 6:45 AM & 5:15 PM
PADRE PIO NOVENA
Mondays: 6:30 PM
MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA Wednesdays: 6:30 PM
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
SATURDAY: 3:00-3:45 PM
WEEKDAYS: 7:15-8:00 AM & 2:00-4:00 PM
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November Liturgies
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News
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Last September, I asked Judge Barbara Jones, a much-respected former Federal Judge and prosecutor, to review, evaluate, and recommend improvements to the Archdiocese of New York’s response to the sexual abuse crisis that has been confronting our Church. Now, after an intense year in which Judge Jones and her team have conducted an exhaustive examination of our policies, procedures, and protocols, a complete review of every priest file, and held countless hours of interviews with archdiocesan staff, including me, Judge Jones has provided me with a summary of her findings and recommendations.Read More -
One of the oldest churches in Manhattan, Saint John the Baptist is the second Catholic Church built by German immigrants. The first, St. Nicholas Church, had been erected in 1836 to serve the Lower East Side. Those living farther north on the West Side were eager to have their own church, where Mass would be said in their native language. In 1840, a small wooden church was constructed on 30th street near Seventh Avenue and was known as the German Roman Catholic Church of St. John.Read More -
The pandemic and resulting economic impact have dramatically reduced the number of parents who can afford to make tuition payments for the upcoming school year. Two weeks ago, I shared the sad news that 20 of our schools, already facing soaring deficits, would not be able to re-open this Fall due to steep declines in enrollment. Without assistance to our parents and children from the Federal government, many more of our Catholic schools may have to close permanently. These closures will harm thousands of students from our archdiocese, and across the nation.Read More -
Ten years ago, things weren’t looking so great for this organ. Holy Cross was ramping up to start a massive redecorating project. At the last minute, contractors decided that the organ had to be removed. When we removed its hundreds of components from what was to have been short-term storage, we found that more than the original water damage was now visible.Read More -
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