Welcome to St. Paul of the Cross Monastery in the historic South Side neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. We hope the monastery can become for you a place where you can experience God’s love.

We are a community of Passionists, members of a worldwide Congregation of Priests and Brothers in the Roman Catholic Church dedicated to the keeping alive the memory of the Passion of Jesus Christ and ministering to Him in the suffering of people today. Our monastery was founded in 1852, the first house dedicated to our Founder, St. Paul, who died in 1775.

DAILY MASS

Holy Days 8:00 am, 5:30 pm

Weekday 8:00 am, 5:30 pm

WEEKEND MASS

Saturday 5:30 pm

Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Monday - following each service

Monday-Saturday - following 8 am Mass

Saturday - 3:00-4:00 pm

MONDAY NOVENA

7 am, 10 am, 2 pm & 5:30 pm

Learn more about the Novena

We invite everyone to find comfort and respite in the quiet sanctuary of St. Paul’s Monastery which has been a part of the South Side community for over a hundred years. All are welcome.

PASSIONIST VOCATIONS

Do you have a Passion for Christ? Are you called to be a Passionist? Why not share our dream?

For more information on becoming a Passionist priest or brother visit Be a Passionist.

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GIVING

Contributions make a difference in the lives of those who spend time at St. Paul’s which provides a spiritual sanctuary where people can leave behind the demands of every day life and renew their faith in a more meaningful way.

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ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS MONASTERY

148 Monastery Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Phone (412) 381-1188
Fax (412) 481-5049
stpaulsmonastery@cpprov.org