Holy Cross Catholic Church

About this church

Holy Cross Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota, with its main church at 1621 University Avenue NE. It belongs to the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and is a multi-campus parish that also includes St. Clement, St. Hedwig, and St. Anthony of Padua Chapel. Sunday Masses at Holy Cross are at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. in Polish, and 6:30 p.m., with other Sunday Masses at the St. Hedwig and St. Clement campuses. Weekday Masses are held most mornings at 6:45 a.m., with evening Masses on Wednesday and a Polish-language Mass on Friday. The parish lists confessions on Sundays and Wednesdays, and the Polish Mass is described as the only Polish-language Sunday Mass in the archdiocese.

The parish traces its history to 1886, and the church is known for its stained glass and marble sanctuary. Ministries include liturgical roles such as lector, altar server, usher, and sacristan, pastoral care for homebound parishioners, community outreach, small groups that meet twice a month in homes, and youth and family programs. Other listings include a Council of Catholic Women chapter, Rosary Guild, Discovering Catholicism for adults, sacred music, Eucharistic adoration, the Nordeast Catholic Underground, and an annual Polish Fest. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Confirm Mass times on the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Homepage: parish and campuses · Mass times and confessions · About Holy Cross parish and history · Adult ministries

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