Mission & Service

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Here you will ask life’s most profound questions: Who have I been? Who am I now? Who do I want to become in the world? How do I want to live for others?

At Holy Cross, our mission calls us to serve as contemplative leaders. Our actions are informed by conversation and connection, through study, consultation, and by our desire to bring about a more just world.

Live the Mission

  • Make an Impact

    From student clubs in Worcester to immersion programs over break, there are plenty of opportunities to serve, engage and grow in solidarity with others.

    Volunteering

  • Spirituality and Discernment

    No matter your background or beliefs, you’re invited to explore ideas of spirituality, reflect on life’s most important questions and connect with and learn from others.

    Faith & Spirituality

  • Space to Reflect

    Find a quiet space to reflect, participate in services or retreats and connect with others, regardless of your faith tradition.

    Facilities & Spaces

  • Community and Guidance

    The College Chaplains are here to help guide you through your academic and spiritual growth. Stop by Campion House to chat with a chaplain, sign up for a service program or simply enjoy a freshly baked cookie.

    Chaplains Office

  • Education and Dialogue

    Participate in programming that explores basic human questions of meaning, morality and mutual obligation.

    McFarland Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture

Discover Your Purpose

At Holy Cross, you'll come to Live the Mission. You'll contemplate life’s most profound questions, participate in a community marked by freedom, mutual respect and civility, and engage in reflection, discussion and service. Your experience on The Hill will prepare you to live a life of meaning and purpose.
Our liberal arts approach to education
Justice, equity, belonging, and identity
The Jesuit tradition
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