Welcome to
Mary Mother of the Church, Benedictine Abbey
For well over a century and a half the Benedictines have prayed and worked in Richmond, Virginia. First sent in 1860 to serve at St. Mary's Church then located at Third and Marshall Streets, the community grew so that on June 8,1989 the Benedictine Priory was granted its independence and subsequent elevation to the status of an Abbey, under the patronage of Mary Mother of the Church.
Mission
Mary Mother of the Church Abbey is a community of monks seeking God in the spirit of the Rule of St. Benedict as expressed through our prayerful Liturgy and the work of our ministries.
Vision
Our community will radiate Benedictine spirituality, always extending our welcome to any who seek God through witness of prayer, work and learning.
Location
The Abbey is located west of Richmond in a peaceful setting of 50 acres overlooking the historic James River. The Abbey grounds also contain new athletic fields for Benedictine High School. Nearby is the home where Thomas Jefferson began his early education.
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Rosary Congress: October 03 - 04th, 2009
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12829 River Road | Abbey General Inquiry: AbbeyInfo@Richmondmonks.org |
Richmond, VA
23238
Tel: 804-784-3508 |Abbot's Office: 804-784-3508 ext 102|
Fax: 804-784-2214 |Retreat Center: 804-784-3508 ext 125|
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