Who are the Sisters of the Holy Cross?

We are a Roman Catholic congregation of women religious, part of the international Holy Cross family of sisters, brothers and priests.

Sisters of the Holy Cross live out Jesus’ gospel and mission by ministering in many different ways to people around the world. 

Addressing unmet needs in a variety of cultures and settings, we minister in large hospitals and small outreach clinics; in elementary and secondary schools and universities; in churches and parishes; in the streets of the inner city and remote rural areas of eight countries on four continents.

Learn more about our mission and our ministries to assist and empower people around the globe.

Also, read our Journeys to discover how some sisters were led to life in Holy Cross and how they responded to God’s call to serve.

Join our Associates Program, which offers opportunities to women and men who resonate with the congregation mission to participate in the spirit and service ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Cross in a formal way.

Our Volunteers play an important role in the lives of the sisters. Join us as a volunteer on the campus of Saint Mary’s, Notre Dame, Indiana.