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The Benedictine tradition came to the Midwest in the 1850s, when the Swiss Abbey of Einsiedeln sent two monks to Indiana to start a new foundation.

Today, the monastery of Saint Meinrad is a thriving community of about 100 monks who pray, work and live in community.


Visit Us

Visitors are welcome at Saint Meinrad Archabbey. You can join the monks any day at prayer or Mass in the Archabbey Church or tour the historic buildings and campus.

About the House Each month, Father Prior Kurt reports on some of the events at Saint Meinrad in his chronicle.	Tours/Prayer Schedule Enjoy our Benedictine hospitality. You’re welcome to join the monks at prayer or tour the grounds.
Vocations Learn more about the Benedictine life and its long tradition of prayer, work and community.	Liturgical Music Saint Meinrad has a long history of praising God through music. Gregorian chant is available for purchase.

Links Order of St. Benedict Sites: The Abbey of Einsiedeln The Order of St. Benedict The American Benedictine Academy Other Indiana Benedictines: Monastery Immaculate Conception - Ferdinand, IN Our Lady of Grace Monastery - Beech Grove, IN Other Links: The Life of St. Meinrad Father Simeon's Personal Web Site