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Universidad católica

College of the Holy Cross

  • UbicaciónWorcester, MA
  • Tipo y tamañoPrivada sin fines de lucro · de 4 años · 3,035 estudiantes
  • PatrocinadorCompañía de Jesús (jesuitas)
  • TradiciónJesuit
Sitio web oficial

The College of the Holy Cross is a Jesuit liberal arts college in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Office of the College Chaplains, based in Campion House, publishes a Fall 2026 schedule with Mass every weekday (twice Monday through Thursday), two Sunday Masses, confession five times a week, and a weekly holy hour. The common requirements include one course in Studies in Religion and one in Philosophical Studies.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 4

  • Lunes a viernes12:05 p. m.McCooey Chapel (lower level, St. Joseph Memorial Chapel) · Fall 2026 semester schedule (weekday Masses Aug. 24–Dec. 11).
  • Lunes a jueves9:00 p. m.McCooey Chapel (lower level, St. Joseph Memorial Chapel) · Fall 2026 semester schedule (weekday Masses Aug. 24–Dec. 11).
  • Domingo11:30 a. m.St. Joseph Memorial Chapel · Fall 2026 schedule; some Sundays vary (see schedule).
  • Domingo7:00 p. m.Mary Chapel (lower level, St. Joseph Memorial Chapel) · Fall 2026 schedule; some Sundays vary (see schedule).

Confesión 3

  • Monday–Wednesday8:00 p. m.–8:50 p. m.Lower Chapel, St. Joseph Memorial Chapel · Fall 2026 schedule.
  • Jueves7:30 p. m.–8:15 p. m.St. Joseph Memorial Chapel · Fall 2026 schedule.
  • Viernes11:30 a. m.–12:00 p. m.Lower Chapel, St. Joseph Memorial Chapel · Fall 2026 schedule.

Adoración 1

  • Jueves7:30 p. m.–8:30 p. m.St. Joseph Memorial Chapel · Holy Hour. Fall 2026 schedule.

Los horarios provienen solo de páginas oficiales de parroquias, capellanías o escuelas, y pueden cambiar según la temporada. Última verificación: 8 oct. 2026.

Fuentes de estos horarios (1)
  1. Chapel Worship Schedule Fall 2026 | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/document/chapelworshipschedulefall2026pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Monday–Thursday | 12:05 PM & 9 PM”
    Weekday Mass is celebrated Monday through Thursday at 12:05 PM and 9 PM.
    “Monday–Thursday | 12:05 PM & 9 PM”
    Weekday Mass is celebrated Monday through Thursday at 12:05 PM and 9 PM.
    “Mass | 11:30 AM | St. Joseph Memorial Chapel”
    Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11:30 AM in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel.
    “Mass | 7:00 PM | Mary Chapel”
    Sunday Mass is celebrated at 7:00 PM in Mary Chapel.
    “Monday–Wednesday | 8–8:50 PM | Lower Chapel”
    Confession is scheduled Monday through Wednesday, 8 to 8:50 PM, in the Lower Chapel.
    “Thursday | 7:30–8:15 PM | St. Joseph”
    Confession is scheduled Thursday, 7:30 to 8:15 PM, in St. Joseph Chapel.
    “Friday | 11:30 AM–12 PM | Lower Chapel”
    Confession is scheduled Friday, 11:30 AM to noon, in the Lower Chapel.
    “Thursday | 7:30–8:30 PM | St. Joseph”
    The Holy Hour with Eucharistic Adoration is held Thursday, 7:30 to 8:30 PM, in St. Joseph Chapel.

Iglesias católicas cercanas

Map of College of the Holy Cross, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Lady of Vilna Rectory: 0.5 mi1Our Lady of Czestochowa Church (Polish): 1.1 mi2Saint Peters Catholic Church: 1.1 mi3Saint Johns Catholic Church: 1.7 mi4Cathedral of Saint Paul: 1.7 mi5St. Stephen Church: 1.7 mi6Campion House (Office of the College Chaplains): 0.2 miCollege of the Holy Cross (campus)N1 mi
CampusCentro católicoIglesia católica (numerada abajo)Abrir un mapa de calles ›
  1. Our Lady of Vilna Rectory — 0.5 mi · 153 Sterling Street
  2. Our Lady of Czestochowa Church (Polish) — 1.1 mi · 34 Ward Street, Worcester
  3. Saint Peters Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 931 Main Street
  4. Saint Johns Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 44 Temple Street
  5. Cathedral of Saint Paul — 1.7 mi · 38 High Street, Worcester
  6. St. Stephen Church — 1.7 mi · 357 Grafton Street, Worcester

A menos de 3 millas, según el mapa de Colaboradores de OpenStreetMap. El mapa puede estar incompleto. Confirme con la parroquia o la diócesis.

Ficha de fe

Cada línea es un aspecto que buscamos. Una marca significa sí, media marca significa en parte, un guion significa no. “Información insuficiente” significa que las fuentes oficiales no lo indican.

AVida sacramental: Sólida (calificación A): de 85 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Vida sacramental

91 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Misa entre semana en el campus durante el año académicoTodos los días laborables (5 o más días) (Fall 2026: Mass Monday–Thursday at 12:05 PM and 9 PM, Friday at 12:05 PM, in McCooey Chapel.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Chapel Worship Schedule Fall 2026 | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/document/chapelworshipschedulefall2026pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sunday Mass Schedule Weekday Mass Schedule McCooey Chapel”
      The Fall 2026 chapel worship schedule lists a Sunday Mass schedule and a weekday Mass schedule in McCooey Chapel.
      “Monday–Thursday | 12:05 PM & 9 PM”
      Weekday Mass is celebrated Monday through Thursday at 12:05 PM and 9 PM.
      “Friday | 12:05 PM only”
      Weekday Mass is celebrated on Friday at 12:05 PM only.
    2. About Holy Cross | 2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.holycross.edu/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “features a small chapel for daily Masses (McCooey Chapel), a mid-sized chapel seating up to 270 people that is home to the Sunday 7:00 p.m. Mass”
      The lower level of the chapel includes McCooey Chapel for daily Masses and Mary Chapel for the Sunday 7:00 p.m. Mass.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Misa dominical en el campus (incluida la vigilia del sábado)Dos o más Misas de fin de semana (Sunday 11:30 AM (St. Joseph Memorial Chapel) and 7:00 PM (Mary Chapel).)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Chapel Worship Schedule Fall 2026 | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/document/chapelworshipschedulefall2026pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass | 11:30 AM | St. Joseph Memorial Chapel”
      Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11:30 AM in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel.
      “Mass | 7:00 PM | Mary Chapel”
      Sunday Mass is celebrated at 7:00 PM in Mary Chapel.
    2. About Holy Cross | 2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.holycross.edu/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The upper chapel (St. Joseph Memorial Chapel) is home to the Sunday 11:30 a.m. Mass”
      The catalog places the Sunday 11:30 a.m. Mass in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel.
      “features a small chapel for daily Masses (McCooey Chapel), a mid-sized chapel seating up to 270 people that is home to the Sunday 7:00 p.m. Mass”
      The lower level of the chapel includes McCooey Chapel for daily Masses and Mary Chapel for the Sunday 7:00 p.m. Mass.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Confesión con horario fijo en el campusTres o más horarios programados por semana (Five scheduled times a week: Monday–Wednesday 8–8:50 PM, Thursday 7:30–8:15 PM, Friday 11:30 AM–12 PM.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Chapel Worship Schedule Fall 2026 | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/document/chapelworshipschedulefall2026pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sacrament of Reconciliation Holy Hour | Eucharistic Adoration”
      The schedule lists times for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and for a Holy Hour with Eucharistic Adoration.
      “Monday–Wednesday | 8–8:50 PM | Lower Chapel”
      Confession is scheduled Monday through Wednesday, 8 to 8:50 PM, in the Lower Chapel.
      “Thursday | 7:30–8:15 PM | St. Joseph”
      Confession is scheduled Thursday, 7:30 to 8:15 PM, in St. Joseph Chapel.
      “Friday | 11:30 AM–12 PM | Lower Chapel”
      Confession is scheduled Friday, 11:30 AM to noon, in the Lower Chapel.
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Adoración eucarísticaAdoración semanal programada (Holy Hour with Eucharistic Adoration, Thursdays 7:30–8:30 PM.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Chapel Worship Schedule Fall 2026 | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/document/chapelworshipschedulefall2026pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sacrament of Reconciliation Holy Hour | Eucharistic Adoration”
      The schedule lists times for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and for a Holy Hour with Eucharistic Adoration.
      “Thursday | 7:30–8:30 PM | St. Joseph”
      The Holy Hour with Eucharistic Adoration is held Thursday, 7:30 to 8:30 PM, in St. Joseph Chapel.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Sacerdotes que atienden a los estudiantesAl menos un capellán sacerdote de tiempo completo (o una comunidad residente de sacerdotes que sirve en la pastoral universitaria) (Rev. Andrew J. Garavel, SJ, is listed as Associate Chaplain; the 13-member Jesuit community serves partly in campus ministry.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Office of the College Chaplains | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/mission-service/chaplains-office · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Meet the Chaplains Marybeth Kearns-Barrett ’84, M.Div. Director, Office of College Chaplains Megan Fox-Kelly ’99, LICSW M. Div., M.S.W. Associate Director, Associate Chaplain Marty Kelly, M.T.S. Associate Director, Associate Chaplain Emily Rauer Davis ’99, M.Div. Associate Director, Associate Chaplain Rev. Andrew J. Garavel, SJ Associate Chaplain”
      The chaplains' staff is led by Director Marybeth Kearns-Barrett and includes three associate directors and a Jesuit priest, Rev. Andrew J. Garavel, SJ, as associate chaplain.
    2. Jesuit Community | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/mission-service/jesuit-community · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The 13 members of the Jesuit Community at Holy Cross are mostly engaged in ministry at the College either as teachers, administrators, staff or in campus ministry.”
      A community of 13 Jesuits serves at the College, including in campus ministry.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Capilla abierta para la oración en el campusSí
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Facilities & Spaces | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/mission-service/facilities-spaces · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “welcoming visitors from every faith and background to reflect, pray, or simply sit in peaceful silence”
      St. Joseph Memorial Chapel is described as open to visitors for prayer and reflection.
    2. About Holy Cross | 2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.holycross.edu/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “features a small chapel for daily Masses (McCooey Chapel), a mid-sized chapel seating up to 270 people that is home to the Sunday 7:00 p.m. Mass”
      The lower level of the chapel includes McCooey Chapel for daily Masses and Mary Chapel for the Sunday 7:00 p.m. Mass.
      “a chapel for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a chapel for the reservation of the Blessed Sacrament”
      The chapel's lower level includes a reconciliation chapel and a Blessed Sacrament chapel.
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Horario semanal publicado de Misa, confesión y adoraciónDe 12 a 19 veces por semana (17 horarios semanales documentados: 11 de Misa, 5 de confesión, 1 de adoración.)Calculado a partir de los horarios verificados de Misa, confesión y adoración que aparecen en esta página (cada día con horario cuenta una vez).
DTeología y plan de estudios básico: Limitada (calificación D): de 40 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Teología y plan de estudios básico

40 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Cursos de teología o estudios religiosos exigidos a todos los estudiantes de licenciaturaUn curso (One course in Studies in Religion (Classes of 2029–2031 under the current catalog; the Class of 2032 curriculum also lists one Religion breadth area).)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Degree Requirements | 2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.holycross.edu/requirements-policies/degree-requirements · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are required to complete one course in Studies in Religion and one course in Philosophical Studies.”
      The common requirements include one course in Studies in Religion and one in Philosophical Studies.
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    La teología exigida incluye contenido explícitamente católico (Escritura, tradición católica, sacramentos)La teología católica es una opción entre varias (The requirement may be met with courses on world religions, ethics, sacred texts, or Catholic theology.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Degree Requirements | 2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.holycross.edu/requirements-policies/degree-requirements · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Courses in this area include the study of indigenous religions as well as major religious traditions of the world — i.e., Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism and Daoism; religious ethics; the analysis and interpretation of sacred texts; and the study of Catholic theology and spirituality.”
      Courses that satisfy Studies in Religion range across world religions, ethics and sacred texts; Catholic theology is one of the options.
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Cursos de filosofía exigidos a todos los estudiantes de licenciaturaUn curso
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Degree Requirements | 2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.holycross.edu/requirements-policies/degree-requirements · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are required to complete one course in Studies in Religion and one course in Philosophical Studies.”
      The common requirements include one course in Studies in Religion and one in Philosophical Studies.
  • No: No: la escuela no ofrece esto, así que no obtiene puntos.
    El plan de estudios básico se nutre explícitamente de la tradición intelectual católicaNo (The catalog's common-requirements description names the Jesuit tradition and the mission statement; not the Catholic intellectual tradition as an aim of the core.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Degree Requirements | 2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.holycross.edu/requirements-policies/degree-requirements · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “As indicated in the College’s Mission Statement, “critical examination of fundamental religious and philosophical questions” is essential to a liberal arts education in the Jesuit tradition.”
      The catalog frames the religion and philosophy requirements in terms of the Jesuit tradition; the common-requirements description does not name the Catholic intellectual tradition.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Se ofrece carrera de teología o estudios religiososSí
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Religious Studies Major | 2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.holycross.edu/academic-plans/religious-studies/religious-studies-major · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “A major is required to take a minimum of 10 and normally a maximum of 14 courses in the Department.”
      The Department of Religious Studies offers a major.
  • Información insuficiente: Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Afirma públicamente Ex Corde Ecclesiae en sus documentos de misión o gobiernoInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
ACultura del campus y vida en residencias: Sólida (calificación A): de 85 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Cultura del campus y vida residencial

100 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Personal de la pastoral universitaria (capellanes, ministros y personal profesional)Cinco o más (8 Catholic ministry staff counted (director, three associate directors, a Jesuit associate chaplain, two assistant chaplains, the director of liturgy and music); the multifaith assistant chaplain, hospitality director and office coordinator are not counted.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Office of the College Chaplains | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/mission-service/chaplains-office · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Meet the Chaplains Marybeth Kearns-Barrett ’84, M.Div. Director, Office of College Chaplains Megan Fox-Kelly ’99, LICSW M. Div., M.S.W. Associate Director, Associate Chaplain Marty Kelly, M.T.S. Associate Director, Associate Chaplain Emily Rauer Davis ’99, M.Div. Associate Director, Associate Chaplain Rev. Andrew J. Garavel, SJ Associate Chaplain”
      The chaplains' staff is led by Director Marybeth Kearns-Barrett and includes three associate directors and a Jesuit priest, Rev. Andrew J. Garavel, SJ, as associate chaplain.
      “Mary E. LaVigne LCSW, M.A., M.S.W. Assistant Chaplain Julia Murphy, M.Div. Assistant Chaplain Laurence Rosania, M.A. Assistant Chaplain, Director of Liturgy and Music”
      The staff also includes two assistant chaplains and an assistant chaplain who directs liturgy and music.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Retiros ofrecidos a los estudiantes cada añoCuatro o más retiros distintos (Ignite (first-year), Spiritual Exercises, Manresa, Big Chill, and an 'Eat, Pray, Study' finals retreat, among others.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Joyce Contemplative Center | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/mission-service/facilities-spaces/joyce-contemplative-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ignite Retreat for First Year Students Spiritual Exercises Manresa, a student-led weekend retreat”
      Retreats at the Joyce Contemplative Center include the Ignite retreat for first-year students, the Spiritual Exercises and the Manresa weekend retreat.
      “Big Chill Montserrat class evenings of contemplation “Eat, Pray, Study” retreat during finals study period”
      Other offerings include the Big Chill, Montserrat evenings of contemplation and an 'Eat, Pray, Study' retreat during finals.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Organizaciones estudiantiles católicas y grupos de formación en la feTres o más (Society of Saints Peter and Paul, Pax Christi, and the chaplain-led Cura Communities small groups.)
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Student Clubs & Organizations | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/get-involved/student-clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Society of Saints Peter and Paul - Provide a community for students who seek to grow in their love of Jesus Christ and to deepen their knowledge of the Catholic faith.”
      The Society of Saints Peter and Paul is a Catholic student organization.
      “Pax Christi - Strives to create a world that reflects the Peace of Christ by exploring, articulating and bearing witness to the call of Christian nonviolence.”
      Pax Christi is a registered religious student organization focused on Christian nonviolence.
    2. Office of the College Chaplains | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/mission-service/chaplains-office · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Cura Communities gives students an opportunity to gather weekly in small groups to discuss everything from family to faith and friendships.”
      The chaplains run Cura Communities, weekly small faith-sharing groups.
  • Información insuficiente: Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Opciones de residencia por sexoInformación insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Política de visitas nocturnas en las residenciasNo se permiten visitas nocturnas de personas del sexo opuesto (2026-2027 Community Standards guest policy.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Community Standards Process and Procedures 2026-2027 | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/document/20262027-community-standards-process-and-procedures · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students may not host guests of the opposite gender in their room overnight.”
      The 2026-2027 guest policy does not permit overnight guests of the opposite gender in student rooms.
  • Información insuficiente: Información insuficiente: las fuentes oficiales no lo documentan, así que se deja fuera de la calificación en lugar de contarse como un no.
    Vida de fe en las residencias (capellanes de residencia, Misas en la residencia o comunidades de vida basadas en la fe)Información insuficiente: no se encontró en fuentes oficiales.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Oficina o directivo superior para la misión e identidad católicaSí
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Mission Priority Examen | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/mission-service/mission-priority-examen · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Keith Maczkiewicz, S.J. Vice President for Mission & Chief Mission Officer”
      The college has a Vice President for Mission and Chief Mission Officer.
BServicio y doctrina social católica: Buena (calificación B): de 70 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.

Servicio y doctrina social católica

75 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Centro de servicio o voluntariadoSí (SPUD is a staffed service program within the Office of the College Chaplains.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD) | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/mission-service/chaplains-office/spud · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Comprised of more than 30 diverse community partnerships, SPUD is the largest student-led service and justice organization on campus.”
      SPUD, run within the chaplains' office, is the college's largest service and justice program, with more than 30 community partners.
      “For more information on volunteering for any of the following programs, please contact Assistant Chaplain, Mary LaVigne-Greeley, LCSW at mlavigne@holycross.edu”
      Assistant Chaplain Mary LaVigne-Greeley coordinates SPUD volunteering (mlavigne@holycross.edu).
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Aprendizaje-servicio o compromiso comunitario en el plan de estudiosDisponible (cursos o programas)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Community-Based Learning | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/academics/experiential-learning/community-based-learning · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Community-based learning (CBL) is a teaching approach that connects classroom learning objectives with civic engagement.”
      Community-based learning courses are offered.
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Enseñanza social católica en el plan de estudios (curso, especialidad, centro o requisito básico)Ofrecido (curso, especialidad menor o centro)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Religious Studies (RELS) | 2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.holycross.edu/courses/rels · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “RELS 141 — Contemporary Christian Morality Course count: 1 This course addresses the implications of Christian belief and identity for personal and social morality. Readings examine fundamental ethics of moral agency, human freedom, conscience, sin, suffering and virtue, as well as the method and themes of Catholic social teaching.”
      RELS 141 covers the method and themes of Catholic social teaching.
  • En parte: En parte: la escuela cumple algunos aspectos de este punto y obtiene parte de los puntos.
    Compromiso provida (grupo provida estudiantil, apoyo a estudiantes embarazadas o con hijos, o iniciativas institucionales)Uno (Students for Life.)
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Student Clubs & Organizations | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/get-involved/student-clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students For Life - Students for Life (SFL) promotes a culture of life on campus and beyond by affirming the inherent dignity of every human being at every stage of life, from conception to natural death.”
      Students for Life is a registered pro-life student organization.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Programas de justicia y solidaridad (viajes de inmersión, pobreza, migración o iniciativas de cuidado de la creación)Dos o más (Spring Break Immersion Program, Pax Christi, and SPUD service with immigrants and refugees.)
    Fuentes (3)
    1. Spring Break Immersion Program | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/mission-service/chaplains-office/spring-break-immersion · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Spring Break Immersion Program offers Holy Cross students the opportunity to build relationships across economic, regional, and cultural differences with people throughout the U.S. Solidarity, spirituality, and mutuality are core values of the program.”
      The chaplains' office runs a Spring Break Immersion Program built on solidarity, spirituality and mutuality.
    2. Student Clubs & Organizations | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/get-involved/student-clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Pax Christi - Strives to create a world that reflects the Peace of Christ by exploring, articulating and bearing witness to the call of Christian nonviolence.”
      Pax Christi is a registered religious student organization focused on Christian nonviolence.
    3. Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD) | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/mission-service/chaplains-office/spud · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “supporting recently arrived immigrants and refugees”
      SPUD service includes support for recently arrived immigrants and refugees.
  • Sí: Sí: la escuela cumple este aspecto y obtiene todos sus puntos.
    Servicio explícitamente arraigado en la misión católica (dirigido con la pastoral universitaria o la oficina de misión, o enmarcado en la enseñanza social católica)Sí
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD) | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/mission-service/chaplains-office/spud · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Comprised of more than 30 diverse community partnerships, SPUD is the largest student-led service and justice organization on campus.”
      SPUD, run within the chaplains' office, is the college's largest service and justice program, with more than 30 community partners.
      “as well as offer opportunities for prayer and reflection to help students deepen spiritual and personal growth”
      SPUD pairs weekly service with prayer and reflection.
    2. Office of the College Chaplains | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/mission-service/chaplains-office · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “whether through the on-campus chapter of PAX Christi, the Spring Break Immersion Program or Student Programs for Urban Development, the largest student-led service and justice organization on campus”
      The chaplains' office lists Pax Christi, the Spring Break Immersion Program and SPUD as its justice programs.

Las calificaciones provienen de los indicadores documentados de la rúbrica. “Información insuficiente” no significa que la escuela no lo tenga.

Fortalezas

  • Mass is scheduled every weekday (twice Monday through Thursday) and twice on Sundays during the fall semester.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Chapel Worship Schedule Fall 2026 | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/document/chapelworshipschedulefall2026pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Monday–Thursday | 12:05 PM & 9 PM”
      Weekday Mass is celebrated Monday through Thursday at 12:05 PM and 9 PM.
      “Friday | 12:05 PM only”
      Weekday Mass is celebrated on Friday at 12:05 PM only.
      “Mass | 11:30 AM | St. Joseph Memorial Chapel”
      Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11:30 AM in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel.
      “Mass | 7:00 PM | Mary Chapel”
      Sunday Mass is celebrated at 7:00 PM in Mary Chapel.
  • Confession is scheduled five times a week, and a Eucharistic holy hour is held every Thursday.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Chapel Worship Schedule Fall 2026 | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/document/chapelworshipschedulefall2026pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Monday–Wednesday | 8–8:50 PM | Lower Chapel”
      Confession is scheduled Monday through Wednesday, 8 to 8:50 PM, in the Lower Chapel.
      “Thursday | 7:30–8:15 PM | St. Joseph”
      Confession is scheduled Thursday, 7:30 to 8:15 PM, in St. Joseph Chapel.
      “Friday | 11:30 AM–12 PM | Lower Chapel”
      Confession is scheduled Friday, 11:30 AM to noon, in the Lower Chapel.
      “Thursday | 7:30–8:30 PM | St. Joseph”
      The Holy Hour with Eucharistic Adoration is held Thursday, 7:30 to 8:30 PM, in St. Joseph Chapel.
  • The chaplains' office lists eight Catholic ministry staff, including a Jesuit associate chaplain, and the college has a Vice President for Mission.
    Fuentes (2)
    1. Office of the College Chaplains | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/mission-service/chaplains-office · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Meet the Chaplains Marybeth Kearns-Barrett ’84, M.Div. Director, Office of College Chaplains Megan Fox-Kelly ’99, LICSW M. Div., M.S.W. Associate Director, Associate Chaplain Marty Kelly, M.T.S. Associate Director, Associate Chaplain Emily Rauer Davis ’99, M.Div. Associate Director, Associate Chaplain Rev. Andrew J. Garavel, SJ Associate Chaplain”
      The chaplains' staff is led by Director Marybeth Kearns-Barrett and includes three associate directors and a Jesuit priest, Rev. Andrew J. Garavel, SJ, as associate chaplain.
      “Mary E. LaVigne LCSW, M.A., M.S.W. Assistant Chaplain Julia Murphy, M.Div. Assistant Chaplain Laurence Rosania, M.A. Assistant Chaplain, Director of Liturgy and Music”
      The staff also includes two assistant chaplains and an assistant chaplain who directs liturgy and music.
    2. Mission Priority Examen | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/mission-service/mission-priority-examen · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Keith Maczkiewicz, S.J. Vice President for Mission & Chief Mission Officer”
      The college has a Vice President for Mission and Chief Mission Officer.
  • The chaplains run a retreat program at the Joyce Contemplative Center, a weekly service program (SPUD), and spring break immersion trips.
    Fuentes (3)
    1. Joyce Contemplative Center | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/mission-service/facilities-spaces/joyce-contemplative-center · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Ignite Retreat for First Year Students Spiritual Exercises Manresa, a student-led weekend retreat”
      Retreats at the Joyce Contemplative Center include the Ignite retreat for first-year students, the Spiritual Exercises and the Manresa weekend retreat.
    2. Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD) | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/mission-service/chaplains-office/spud · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Comprised of more than 30 diverse community partnerships, SPUD is the largest student-led service and justice organization on campus.”
      SPUD, run within the chaplains' office, is the college's largest service and justice program, with more than 30 community partners.
    3. Spring Break Immersion Program | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/mission-service/chaplains-office/spring-break-immersion · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Spring Break Immersion Program offers Holy Cross students the opportunity to build relationships across economic, regional, and cultural differences with people throughout the U.S. Solidarity, spirituality, and mutuality are core values of the program.”
      The chaplains' office runs a Spring Break Immersion Program built on solidarity, spirituality and mutuality.

Inquietudes

  • The common requirements include one course in Studies in Religion and one in Philosophical Studies; many Catholic colleges require two or more of each.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Degree Requirements | 2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.holycross.edu/requirements-policies/degree-requirements · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students are required to complete one course in Studies in Religion and one course in Philosophical Studies.”
      The common requirements include one course in Studies in Religion and one in Philosophical Studies.
  • The religion requirement can be met with courses on world religions, ethics or sacred texts. Catholic theology is one option among several.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Degree Requirements | 2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.holycross.edu/requirements-policies/degree-requirements · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Courses in this area include the study of indigenous religions as well as major religious traditions of the world — i.e., Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism and Daoism; religious ethics; the analysis and interpretation of sacred texts; and the study of Catholic theology and spirituality.”
      Courses that satisfy Studies in Religion range across world religions, ethics and sacred texts; Catholic theology is one of the options.
  • The housing page describes all 13 residence halls as coed.
    Fuentes (1)
    1. Housing | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/housing · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “13 Coed residence halls feature comfortable, fully networked spaces for living, learning and socializing”
      The housing page describes the college's 13 residence halls as coed.

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Campion House (Office of the College Chaplains)

  • Dirección: 1 College Street, Worcester, MA 01610
  • Ubicación: En el campus
  • Instalaciones: chaplains' offices, living room, dining room, kitchen, study space

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Fuente: holycross.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, catalog.holycross.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, holycross.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

10 groups and regular activities · 7 on campus, 3 off campus

Retiros 1

  • Retreats at the Joyce Contemplative CenterFuera del campus
    Retreat center in West Boylston, about 20 minutes from campus; offerings include the Ignite first-year retreat, the Spiritual Exercises, the student-led Manresa weekend, the Big Chill and an 'Eat, Pray, Study' finals retreat.

Servicio 2

  • Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD)Fuera del campus
    Semanal
    Weekly volunteer service with more than 30 Worcester partners, with group reflection; run within the chaplains' office.
  • Spring Break Immersion ProgramFuera del campus
    Vacaciones de primavera
    Immersion trips to about 20 U.S. sites, organized by the chaplains' office.

Formación en la fe 2

  • Cura CommunitiesEn el campus
    Semanal
    Chaplain-led small groups that meet weekly to talk about faith, family and friendships.
  • Class chaplainsEn el campus
    Each class has chaplains who accompany students individually and as a group.

Clubes y grupos 3

  • Society of Saints Peter and PaulEn el campus
    Student organization for students who want to deepen their knowledge of the Catholic faith.
  • Pax ChristiEn el campus
    Student chapter focused on Christian nonviolence, listed by the chaplains' office among its justice programs.
  • Students for LifeEn el campus
    Pro-life student organization addressing abortion, euthanasia and capital punishment through education and advocacy.

Liturgia y oración 1

  • Liturgical and music ministriesEn el campus
    About 200 students serve as singers, instrumentalists, lectors and in other liturgical roles.

Vida social 1

  • Campion House bagels and dinnersEn el campus
    Wednesdays (bagels)
    Wednesday bagels and home-cooked dinners at the chaplains' house.

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Fuentes (4)
  1. Office of the College Chaplains | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/mission-service/chaplains-office · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Meet the Chaplains Marybeth Kearns-Barrett ’84, M.Div. Director, Office of College Chaplains Megan Fox-Kelly ’99, LICSW M. Div., M.S.W. Associate Director, Associate Chaplain Marty Kelly, M.T.S. Associate Director, Associate Chaplain Emily Rauer Davis ’99, M.Div. Associate Director, Associate Chaplain Rev. Andrew J. Garavel, SJ Associate Chaplain”
    The chaplains' staff is led by Director Marybeth Kearns-Barrett and includes three associate directors and a Jesuit priest, Rev. Andrew J. Garavel, SJ, as associate chaplain.
    “Office of the College Chaplains Location Campion House Phone 508-793-2448”
    The Office of the College Chaplains is located in Campion House; its phone is 508-793-2448.
    “Office of the College Chaplains Location Campion House Phone 508-793-2448”
    The Office of the College Chaplains is located in Campion House; its phone is 508-793-2448.
    “1 College Street Worcester, MA 01610”
    The college's street address is 1 College Street, Worcester, MA 01610.
  2. Jesuit Community | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/mission-service/jesuit-community · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The 13 members of the Jesuit Community at Holy Cross are mostly engaged in ministry at the College either as teachers, administrators, staff or in campus ministry.”
    A community of 13 Jesuits serves at the College, including in campus ministry.
  3. Student Clubs & Organizations | College of the Holy Crossholycross.edu/community/get-involved/student-clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Society of Saints Peter and Paul - Provide a community for students who seek to grow in their love of Jesus Christ and to deepen their knowledge of the Catholic faith.”
    The Society of Saints Peter and Paul is a Catholic student organization.
  4. About Holy Cross | 2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.holycross.edu/about · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Campion House, in addition to housing the offices of the College chaplains, provides a unique homelike environment on campus. With its warm, comfortable living room and large dining room and kitchen tables Campion House is a wonderful place to study, dine, meet other students, or just hang out.”
    Campion House, on campus, houses the chaplains' offices and has a living room, dining room and kitchen used for study and meals.

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Excelencia académica

AExcelencia académica: Sólida (calificación A): de 85 a 100 puntos de 100 según lo que documentan las fuentes oficiales. Las calificaciones requieren fuentes para al menos el 60% de la lista de verificación.
96 de 100
De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

  • Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 35% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.87%
  • Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 20% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.95%
  • Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 15% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.SAT 1,353 · ACT 29.5
  • Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 15% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.9 a 1
  • Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuaciónEsta medida cuenta un 15% de la puntuación de Excelencia académica.$24,933

Las barras muestran puntos en la escala de cada medida. Cómo se calcula la Excelencia académica.

Fuente: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026))

Costo y valor

Datos federales, mostrados por separado. El costo, la deuda y los ingresos nunca forman parte de una calificación.

Valor y resultados
Estudiantes de pregrado
Matrícula de otoño (IPEDS)
3,035
Total de estudiantes3,035
Precio neto promedio (por año)
Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal
$38,782
Costo total de asistencia (por año)$80,334
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse$27,000
Tasa de graduación
Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal
87%
Retención de primer año95%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso$90,543
Tasa de admisión18%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell15%
Puntajes de exámenes de admisión (el 50 % central de los estudiantes admitidos que presentaron puntajes)
SAT promedio1353
SAT lectura y escritura630–710
SAT matemáticas610–700
ACT compuesto27–32
Política de exámenesSe considera, pero no se exige

Índice de valor: 56 / 100 (cómo se calcula)

Fuentes: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · calculadora de precio neto
College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026); directorio IPEDS 2024-25 y características institucionales; matrícula de otoño de 2023.

Iglesia local

Diócesis de Worcester

Mons. Robert J. McManus, obispo de Worcester

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Fuente: usccb.org, verificado el 7 oct. 2026.

Diócesis determinada por el condado, según la lista de condados de la diócesis (Wikipedia). Confirme con la diócesis.

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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is College of the Holy Cross a Catholic college?
Yes. College of the Holy Cross is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Worcester. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
What is College of the Holy Cross’s Compass Score?
81 de 100 (calificación B). Combina fe (75%) y académicos (25%), cada uno calificado con fuentes oficiales.
Where is Mass celebrated at College of the Holy Cross?
Mass is listed at McCooey Chapel (lower level, St. Joseph Memorial Chapel), St. Joseph Memorial Chapel, Mary Chapel (lower level, and St. Joseph Memorial Chapel). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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