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Help our community of sisters at Santa Rita Abbey continue our life of prayer, work, and hospitality in the Sonoran Desert.
Join Us For Our Monastic Experience Weekend
We welcome single, Catholic women between the ages of 21-40 to join us for our Monastic Experience Weekend. You can experience the rhythms of our monastic community, while staying in our cherished retreat house, nestled in the serene hymns of our monastery grounds. Experience moments of prayer, worship, reflection, humble service, and meaningful labor, while escaping the noise of everyday life. See what it is like to become a nun and live at Santa Rita Abbey.
Join Our Volunteer Helpers Program
Our Volunteer Helpers Program open to women between the ages of 21-55. Volunteers may help in a variety of tasks, from serving in our altar bread bakery to grounds chores, cleaning, cooking, and tending to our gardens. We adjust the work according to the talents, capabilities, and needs of our volunteers. Volunteers are invited to stay at our Retreat House for a period of 1-7 months between April and November. This is a wonderful program that mutually benefits and encourages everyone involved. This is also a wonderful opportunity for women needing time to discern their next step in life.
Learn More About Our Monastic Life Today
Standing as a testament to Cistercian monastic life in God’s evolving world, Santa Rita Abbey welcomes you to share in our sacred traditions. To plan a visit or learn more about our monastic community in Sonoita, AZ, we invite you to contact us by phone or email today.