Support when life circumstances become overwhelming 

If you are facing a difficult situation, contact our pastor, Fr. Pius Wekesa or our deacon, Phil Rzewnicki, OFS, to arrange for a confidential conversation. 

Contact Fr. Pius

• Email: pastor@holycrossdurham.org 
• Click to dial the office phone 919-957-2900, then select ext. 24. 
• After office hours (emergency calls), click to call 919-943-0728

Confession (Reconciliation) 

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated by Fr. Pius prior to Mass in the parish confessional, a room located near the right door to the sanctuary. Confession schedule: 

• Saturday afternoon: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM 
• Sunday Morning: 9:00 AM-9:45 AM
• By appointment: contact Fr. Pius: click to call 919-957-2900 ext 24  

Anointing of the Sick

Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament that is administered to those who are ill or suffering. By the sacred anointing and the prayer of the priest, the whole Church commends those who are sick to Christ. The sick person receives the Holy Spirit’s gifts of strength, faith, peace, and courage, and his or her suffering is united with the suffering of Christ for the building up of the Church (Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC], nos. 1520-23).

Spiritual Direction/Spiritual Companionship

Spiritual direction is widespread in the Catholic tradition. A spiritual director is a person with wisdom and spiritual discernment, usually but not exclusively a priest or consecrated in general. The spiritual director provides counsel to a person who wishes to make a journey of faith and discovery of God's will in his life. Deacon Phil Rzewnicki, OFS, is a certified spiritual director, and can also provide information about others in the area. 

Additional Assistance

To discuss other pastoral care needs, contact Fr. Pius by email (pastor@holycrossdurham.org) or phone (click to dial the office phone 919-957-2900, then select ext. 24.