Holy Cross Retreat Center

Holy Cross Retreat Center is a Catholic, Franciscan oasis of spirituality and hospitality where people encounter Christ through prayer and personal growth.  We offer Franciscan Hospitality, Peace, Comfort, and Service in the Catholic Tradition by seeing Christ in those seeking spiritual enrichment, regardless of faith tradition.  The Gospel and the Spirit of St. Francis of Assisi call us to welcome all in spiritual or physical need, to provide hope in a safe and caring space for those seeking renewal, and to care for all of creation.  

Acompañantes Fronterizos de Esperanza

(Borderland Companions of Hope)

Mission Statement

Acompañantes Fronterizos de Esperanza is a faith-based, grass-roots ministry at Holy Cross Retreat Center committed to walking with immigrant individuals and families as they navigate the immigration system in the borderlands. Inspired by the Gospel and the Franciscan spirit of hospitality, we offer compassionate accompaniment that honors the dignity of each person and bears witness to Christ’s presence in the vulnerable. We believe that hope is born in presence - of being with, and that sacred accompaniment is a work of justice and mercy.

We strive to do this by:

Accompaniment: We walk with our sister and brother immigrants to immigration court and check-ins, offering a calm, compassionate, and peaceful presence during difficult moments.

Detention Center Visits: Visiting individuals held in immigration detention centers to offer human connection, prayer, and encouragement in times of isolation.

Spiritual and Emotional Support: Grounded in the Franciscan tradition, we offer spiritual accompaniment and gentle listening to those we accompany.

Presence: Our accompaniment is not legal representation, but a ministry of being with—a visible sign that no one journeys alone.

Advocacy through Witness: By publicly standing with our sister and brother immigrants, we raise awareness of the realities they face and advocate for dignity and justice.