Holy Cross Abbey (Cañon City, Colorado)

The Abbey of the Holy Cross in Cañon City, Colorado, is a former monastery of the Order of St. Benedict in the United States. It existed for nearly 120 years, operating such various enterprises as a boarding school for boys and a winery. It is listed on the National Register of Historical Places.

Holy Cross Abbey
Rear view of the former abbey
Monastery information
Full nameAbbey of the Holy Cross
Other namesPriory of St. Mary (former name)
OrderBenedictine
DenominationRoman Catholic
Established1886 (1886)
Disestablished2005
Dedicated toExaltation of the Holy Cross
DiocesePueblo
Architecture
StatusDefunct
Heritage designationNational Register of Historic Places
Designated dateAugust 18, 1986
StyleGothic Revival
Groundbreaking1924
Completion date1925
Closed2006
Site
Coordinates38°26′56″N 105°12′03″W
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