Welcoming all as Christ


Every monastery is to continue the tradition of welcoming guests and the needy as Christ according to local circumstances. Let those whom the providence of God has led to the monastery be received by the brothers with reverence and kindness but without allowing this service to impair monastic quiet.

-OCSO Constitutions

Day Visits

Come for the day

All are welcome to attend church services and walk the grounds. In addition our Welcome Center is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Retreats

Rest a while

We offer silent, self-guided retreats for men and women of all faiths year round. Our retreat house provides clean, simple rooms, three meals a day and freedom to seek God away from the noise of the world.

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Nature Trails

Knobs, Ponds and Fields

The abbey’s many acres of woodlands and fields afford extensive space for reflection and prayer.

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Mass and Prayer Schedule

All of our liturgy is open to the public.

3:15 am Vigils
5:45 am Lauds, followed by Mass
7:30 am Terce
12:15 pm Sext
2:15 pm None
5:30 pm Vespers
7:30 pm Compline

3:15 am Vigils
6:45 am Lauds
10:20 am Terce, followed by Mass
12:15 pm Sext
2:15 pm None
5:30 pm Vespers
7:15 pm Adoration, Benediction and Compline

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