2024 Journal
Advent – Christmas 2024 Update
Hello! This has been an extraordinary year for Santa Rita Abbey with the passing of three of our Sisters this summer, followed by the premier
December 1, 2024
Hello! This has been an extraordinary year for Santa Rita Abbey with the passing of three of our Sisters this summer, followed by the premier
Please would you consider contributing to our Retreat House Maintenance Fund? Earlier this year we replaced the double doors in the kitchen and in San
We have exciting news! Final Vows a documentary by filmmaker Victoria Westover about our monastery, will be playing at the Fox Theater in Tucson, Arizona
Three of our Sisters went home to God this summer: Sisters Kate, Jacqui and Margarita – two of them on the very same day, and
The circle of life continues! Last weekend we had the joy of meeting and holding Baby Mila, the granddaughter of Bernie, one of our altar
Every monastery of our Trappist Cistercian order supports itself by a small industry in which the community members actively participate. Here in the US these
February 17 is the world premiere of Final Vows a documentary film by Victoria Westover about Santa Rita Abbey! It was in 2018 that
Good news! Our beloved Retreat House is open at last! Who knew it would take a full year to get a new roof and
Step away from the noise and into the rhythm of monastic life. If you’re a Catholic woman discerning your path, our Monastic Experience Weekend offers a rare opportunity to explore contemplative life at Santa Rita Abbey.
Friday, October 4 – Monday, October 7