About Our Church
About Me.
Holy Cross Church in Harrison, New Jersey, was founded in 1865 as St. Pius Parish, primarily to serve the West Hudson area's growing Catholic population of Irish, German, and Italian immigrants. In 2015, Holy Cross celebrated its 150th anniversary. The milestone was recognized with a celebratory mass during the annual Harrison Fest. The parish continues to serve as a beacon of faith and community, offering Mass in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese.
Community & Leadership Milestones
Throughout its history, Holy Cross has been a center for community engagement.​​​
1960s
Monsignor Harold V. Fitzpatrick helped form the Senior Citizens of Harrison and East Newark.
1980s
Monsignor Hugh A. O'Donnell organized a restoration fund that raised approximately $400,000 for church improvements.
1990s
Monsignor John J. Gilchrist established the St. Jude Novena and Masses for the Hispanic and Chinese parishioners.
The Carmelite Fathers moved into the convent after the last Sisters of Charity departed.
1990s
​​​The parish merged its clergy and services with St. Anthony's in East Newark.
Holy Cross
Mass Schedule
WEEKDAYS
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
12:10 AM (Monday - Friday)
4:30 PM (English)
9:00 AM (Portuguese)
11:00 AM (English)
7:00 PM (Spanish)
HOLIDAYS
Holy Days of Obligation to be announced
St. Anthony's Mass Schedule
SUNDAYS
12:30 PM (Spanish)
