Mount Angel Abbey

Mount Angel Abbey, located in Saint Benedict, Oregon, is a Benedictine community that has been a vital part of the Roman Catholic Church for over 1,500 years. Founded in 1882, the monks of Mount Angel Abbey dedicate themselves to a life of prayer and work, following a Rule and an abbot. They strive to support one another in community, serve God, the Church, and society, and celebrate the Holy Eucharist together. The abbey welcomes all to join them in the ancient rhythm of monastic prayer and liturgy.

The Saint Benedict Guesthouse and Retreat Center, part of Mount Angel Abbey, offers a place of prayer and peace. Inspired by the teachings of St. Benedict, the founder of their monastic tradition, the guesthouse welcomes individuals and groups to come and rest awhile in a quiet place. The abbey also houses the Mount Angel Seminary, the oldest seminary in the western United States, which has been sending priests to serve millions of Catholics around the world since 1889. The abbey's library, designed by renowned architect Alvar Aalto, is home to a significant theological collection and is open to guests, scholars, and the general public.

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