Monks for a New Generation
Marmion Abbey is home to a community of Benedictine monks committed to a life of prayer, work, and brotherhood. Here, sacred tradition meets a call to serve through education, ministry, and spiritual growth. We invite you to encounter God’s call in the quiet rhythm of monastic life.
Our Mission
Prayer Times
Holy Mass
Mass Times
Sunday: 11:00 AM
Monday – Friday: 11:20 AM
Saturday: 8:30 AM
Vigils & Lauds
Vigils
Monday – Saturday: 5:45 AM
Saturday (Sunday vigil): 6:30 PM
Lauds
Monday – Saturday: 6:45 AM
Sunday: 7:30 AM
Office of Sext, Vespers, Compline
Office of Sext
Sunday – Friday: 12:50 PM
Saturday: 11:50 AM
Vespers
Daily: 5:00 PM
Daily: 6:45 PM
Vocations
Discover if monastic life is calling you.
Abbey Life
At Marmion Abbey, daily life follows a cadence that has sustained Benedictine monks for over 1,500 years. Anchored in the Rule of St. Benedict, our days are shaped by three core commitments:
A Life Worth Living
Whether you’re called to monastic life or simply curious about it, know that Marmion Abbey offers more than a schedule, we offer a place whereprayer orders the day, tradition grounds the mission, and hospitality opens hearts. Here, we seek God not alone, but together—step by sacred step.
History
For more than 90 years, Marmion Abbey has shaped lives through prayer, education, and community. Rooted in the Benedictine tradition, our story is one of spiritual devotion, service to others, and commitment to the formation of young people. From humble beginnings in downtown Aurora to a thriving monastic and academic presence on over 300 acres, the Abbey’s history is marked by growth, generosity, and grace.