
Christmas 2023 at Santa Rita Abbey
Who can contemplate Eternity being born, Power itself failing, Bread going hungry, the Spring itself growing thirsty, without becoming speechless? But who can contemplate the beginning of our salvation, the

Who can contemplate Eternity being born, Power itself failing, Bread going hungry, the Spring itself growing thirsty, without becoming speechless? But who can contemplate the beginning of our salvation, the
Dear Friends, Our 2023 Christmas newsletter is here! The biggest event of the year was the April 22nd celebration of the 50th anniversary of the foundation of our monastery. Inside

November 5 – 11: National Vocation Awareness Week In honor of this year’s National Vocation Awareness Week, we are putting the spotlight on the three nonagenarians in our monastery. There

Our Monastic Experience Weekends (MEWs) are for young women curious about life in a contemplative monastery and open to becoming a nun. This year we had the joy of welcoming

Our 50th Anniversary Celebration On April 22 we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the founding of our monastery. It was a glorious day in every way! Bishop Edward Weisenburger presided

Please join us in giving thanks to God for our fifty years in the Diocese of Tucson and for all the love and support of benefactors and friends like you
WHO: Women ages 20 to 40 who are interested in or discerning religious life
WHEN: April 10 (Fri) 4 pm ~ April 12 (Sun) 6 pm, 2026
WHERE: Santa Rita Abbey, 14200 E Fish Canyon Rd Sonoita AZ 85637-6545
COST: No fee
REGISTER: Monastic Experience Weekend, 2026
CONTACT: [email protected] / 520-604-7972
FURTHER INFORMATION: Monastic Experience Weekend