Saint Meinrad Archabbey was founded in 1854 by Benedictine monks from Einsiedeln Abbey in Switzerland and is home to 80+ monks who live, work, and pray in a Benedictine monastery.

Saint Meinrad offers a variety of monk-led retreats during the year on various topics.

The shrine is open daily from dawn to dusk. The small chapel of Monte Cassino is located on a hill near the Archabbey. Surrounded by trees and panoramic views of the Anderson Valley, the …

Seeking God in everyday life We, the Benedictine Oblates of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, form a community united by adherence to the teaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the holy Rule of …

Saint Meinrad Archabbey is a community of Benedictine monks that has been seeking God and serving the Catholic Church for over 170 years.

Saint Meinrad offers a variety of monk-led retreats during the year - on these and other topics at our Guest House and Retreat Center in southern Indiana.

A reader asks if we have any special Christmas decorations in the Archabbey Church and the monastery. Yes, we do! Br. Kim, as sacristan and churchcustos, is responsible for decorating …

Feb 13, 2025 · Fr. Simon Herrmann, OSB, has been appointed the new director of monastery vocations. The assignment was effective on December 14, 2024.

Jan 19, 2022 · Brother Mario Ibison, OSB, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, died in the monastery infirmary on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, after suffering a stroke two days …

May 31, 2022 · Five Saint Meinrad monks celebrate jubilees Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Five Benedictine monks at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, observed anniversaries in …