Today it is a church that opens its doors and its arms to a very diverse center-city neighborhood. As a parish we have pledged, with our mission statement, to share the burdens of our neighbors. The Holy Cross Central School has provided quality education to its students since its 1896 inception. Guided by a staff of skilled and creative professionals, the school insists on excellence in academics and provides a caring environment for the children of the neighborhood and two other downtown parishes.
Many students attend the school with the assistance of scholarships and financial aid.
The Holy Cross St. Vincent dePaul Food Pantry feeds 300 to 400 families each week, every week of the year. Volunteers from the neighborhood are the backbone of this ministry. The friendliness and spirit of service of the volunteers make the pantry more than a sharing of food. Encourage young people Holy Cross embraces the young people of its neighborhood through its youth minister, who arranges religious, athletic, and social events to enrich their spiritual growth and welfare. Regular visits, Bible studies, and Sunday services are offered in a spirit of mutuality and respect.