Assumption Abbey

Assumption Abbey Assumption Abbey is a Benedictine Monastery located in rugged western North Dakota. Benedict. For further information, visit our web site.

We are a group of men who seek God through the monastic way of life following the Rule of St.

Just a gentle reminder that the Dakota Pro Musica concert will be held in the church at 7 pm tonight (Friday - MT). This...
03/20/2026

Just a gentle reminder that the Dakota Pro Musica concert will be held in the church at 7 pm tonight (Friday - MT). This group is excellent and you will be refreshed and rejuvenated by their lovely music.

Some sad news today. Our beloved confrere Br. Benet Tvedten OSB passed away last night on his beloved St. Patrick's Day ...
03/18/2026

Some sad news today. Our beloved confrere Br. Benet Tvedten OSB passed away last night on his beloved St. Patrick's Day at the Richardton Health Center after a long illness. Br. Benet was a talented story-teller and author in addition to working with Benedictine Oblates at both Blue Cloud Abbey and Assumption Abbey. The Vigil will be held on Monday, March 23rd at 7 pm and the Funeral Mass on Tuesday, March 24th at Assumption Abbey. We want to extend our great, great appreciation to the staff at RHC as well as the wonderful Hospice staff - they are all a true blessing. May perpetual light shine upon him.

Next Friday, March 10th, Dakota Pro Musica will be holding a concert in the church here at Assumption Abbey. The concert...
03/14/2026

Next Friday, March 10th, Dakota Pro Musica will be holding a concert in the church here at Assumption Abbey. The concert begins at 7 pm and there is a suggested offering of $20. A wonderful event for all of us.

It is here, It is here!!! The new (and working) organ arrived this week! We are so grateful for all of our wonderful and...
02/20/2026

It is here, It is here!!! The new (and working) organ arrived this week! We are so grateful for all of our wonderful and generous donors who helped us purchase it. So nice for us monks to pray and sing with such a beautiful instrument. Have a most blessed weekend.

"Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return". Today is Ash Wednesday and we start walking with Jesus to Jer...
02/18/2026

"Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return". Today is Ash Wednesday and we start walking with Jesus to Jerusalem. May your Lenten season be filled with great faith, trust, and joy. Please know of our prayers for you.

02/12/2026

Don't forget!! Today is Giving Hearts Day. Go to givingheartsday.org and make a donation to some wonderful non-profit organizations. Have a most blessed day!

Some sad news this week. Our Fr. James Kilzer, OSB passed away on Saturday. He had cancer. He is greatly missed and was ...
02/09/2026

Some sad news this week. Our Fr. James Kilzer, OSB passed away on Saturday. He had cancer. He is greatly missed and was such an intelligent and hard-working monk. The Vigil service will be held in the Abbey Church on Sunday, February 15th at 7 pm (MT) and the Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, February 16th at 10:30 am (MT). When a monk passes, a place setting with an upside-down plate and his napkin-ring is set and will remain for 30 days. May perpetual light shine upon him.

Yesterday was the Feast of St. Martin of Tours (c.336?-397) who was an important saint for St. Benedict. So, we not only...
11/12/2025

Yesterday was the Feast of St. Martin of Tours (c.336?-397) who was an important saint for St. Benedict. So, we not only celebrated St. Martin we also celebrated the first vows of our Br. Martin - who used to be Novice Alexander! So, a most lovely day. A few photos of Br. Martin, his father and grandmother along with Abbot Valerian.

We were able to dig our potatoes this week. A nice crop and lots of monks out helping. Last year, it was so dry out digg...
10/25/2025

We were able to dig our potatoes this week. A nice crop and lots of monks out helping. Last year, it was so dry out digger did not work, but this year the soil was absolutely wonderful! We have also received potatoes and other vegetables from friends of the Abbey - of which we are very appreciative. Having a lovely fall day - and may yours be blessed.

The monks of Assumption Abbey have been folding and stuffing envelopes as we get ready for a mailing in a week or two. A...
09/06/2025

The monks of Assumption Abbey have been folding and stuffing envelopes as we get ready for a mailing in a week or two. A few photos. No freeze last night, so the gardeners are grateful! Have a blessed weekend.

Today is the Feast Day of Pope St. Gregory the Great (c. 540-604). To make the day even better, it is also the Name Day ...
09/03/2025

Today is the Feast Day of Pope St. Gregory the Great (c. 540-604). To make the day even better, it is also the Name Day of our Br. Gregory! May St. Benedict and St. Gregory continue to walk with our confrere on his monastic journey. A lovely day here today - and may yours be filled with blessings.

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418 3rd Avenue W
Richardton, ND
58652

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