HOLY CROSS RETREAT CENTER

AN OASIS IN THE DESERT

575-524-3688

FOSTERING AN ATMOSPHERE IN THE FRANCISCAN TRADITION

Holy Cross Retreat Foundation

OBJECTIVE

In 1981, a group of recovering alcoholics, anxious to make available to those who would follow after them the rich spiritual blessings they received during a retreat at Holy Cross, established a Foundation for the support of the Retreat Center. Reflecting with deep gratitude, a member of that group said, “The retreat which I made at Holy Cross not only saved my business but, more importantly, it restored to me my wife and family. ” Because of the generosity of these three great men — Riley Brown, Bill Burton and John Clifford — dividends from that Foundation have made it possible for us to improve the facility and complete many projects that would have been very difficult without the help of the Foundation. It is very obvious what good-hearted people can accomplish when they work together..

The Foundation was established as a Memorial To Fr. Owen de Silva OFM, the Founder of Holy Cross Retreats.

DONATIONS TO THIS FOUNDATION ARE TO BE USED AS FOLLOWS:
1) Purchase equipment and supplies needed to conduct programs.
2) To provide honorariums for guest speakers.
3) To provide assistance in the planning, promotion and execution of religious programs.
4) To make improvements for the buildings that serve the retreat center.
5) Finances from this Fund shall not be used for staff salaries, day-to-day operational maintenance — such as utilities, food or normal maintenance.

Donations to this Foundation are tax-deductible.
If you would like to be contacted regarding a donation, please fill out the form below and the Director, Fr. Tom will be more than happy to talk with you.





 

Retreats and Services

Religious

Catholic & non-Catholic retreat groups from churches and organizations. ACTS retreats, retreats on Franciscan and Christian themes.

RELIGIOUS

Clergy/Religious

Catholic & non-Catholic clergy religious sisters, deacons, assemblies and week long retreats from New Mexico, Arizona, Texas and Mexico.

CLERGY/RELIGIOUS

Educational

Universities, public and private school administrators and teachers,planning and training seminars, borders experiences.

EDUCATIONAL

Marriage Programs

Engaged Encounters, and marriage spiritually retrreats. Our marriage retreats are more than a couple’s weekend retreat. Come join us

MARRIAGE PROGRAMS

12 Step Programs

Recovering Alcoholics and Alanon retreats. The best choice that you can make for yourself is to enter treatment for your alcohol addiction.

12 STEP PROGRAMS

Organizations

Social organizations such as Serra Club, Secular Franciscans, Meditation groups, as well as staff meeting of service oriented groups.

Organizations

Day Programs

Day Programs and Parish Missions are available on site or at other locations upon request. Take time for yourself, be renewed and draw closer to God

DAY PROGRAMS

Private Retreats

When you need time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Call the office to set up a time.Get away from the ordinary demands of life.

PRIVATE RETREATS

Have a question or need more information?
Contact us, we’ll be happy to help
Holy Cross Retreat Center 575-524-3688

Who We Are

Holy Cross Retreat Center is an oasis of prayer, study, and reflection located near Las Cruces in southern New Mexico. The Center is committed to fostering an atmosphere in the Franciscan tradition where all those who seek spiritual and personal growth will find a welcome.
While focusing on Catholic spirituality, Holy Cross respects people of all faiths and hosts various retreats, conferences, as well as private retreatants. The friars lead programs for English and Spanish speaking groups and provide hospitality to cancer patients and others in need.

Our Location

Holy Cross Retreat Center
600 Holy Cross Rd.
Mesilla Park, NM 88047 US

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