“Do You Desire Life?” - Register Below
Experience the monastic life with the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey. Be introduced to the monastic life by living, praying, and working with the monks from July 17th to July 24th, 2026.
*This retreat is for men 18-35.
Check-in will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m on the first day with the retreat kicking off at 4:00 p.m. and concluding at 1:30 p.m. on the last day.
Schedule Highlights:
Opportunity to attend a presentation by Bishop Erik Varden here in Atchison
Daily Mass and Liturgy of the Hours with the monks
Retreat conferences on discernment and silence
Time for personal prayer, Lectio Divina, and reflection
Helping the monks with scheduled work tasks
Meals and fellowship in community
Recreation and time outdoors on the Abbey grounds
REgister now
Questions? Contact our Vocations Director:
Br. Maximilian Mary Anderson, O.S.B.