The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

A Spire of Faith

On behalf of my fellow Holy Cross priests and brothers here at the University of Notre Dame, I want to welcome you to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. For over 125 years this Basilica has served as the mother church of the Congregation of Holy Cross in the United States. It is here that Holy Cross religious make final vows, that our seminarians are ordained priests, and where our deceased religious are commended to God. Likewise, it has been a place of worship and prayer for untold numbers of people, including our students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as for our regular worshipers, pilgrims, and countless visitors. This splendid monument to God’s glory stands as a fitting sign of what is central to the life and mission of Notre Dame. May your visit to this magnificent Basilica, restored, preserved, and renewed, remind you of the splendor of God’s glory and fill you with His compassion and love.

Sincerely yours in Notre Dame,
Fr. Peter D. Rocca, CSC
Rector of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Visit the Basilica’s Website at http://basilica.nd.edu.