Monastic Discernment Weekend at Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey:

2026 dates: March 20-22, June 19-21 and October 16-18.

“Come & See” how we are called to follow Jesus Christ as Trappist Cistercian nuns, in community & solitude, song & silence, and humility & love.
Experience the monastic rhythm of life, the contemplative role in the Church & world, and the joy of the Holy Spirit here at Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey.

Pray and listen, ask and share, come and see!

Open to single Catholic women ages 18 – 40.

If you are interested in attending this retreat, or would like to learn more, please contact us:
vocations@olmabbey.org (or) https://mississippiabbey.org/vocations/come-and-see/