Mary Mother of the Church Benedictine Abbey

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Mary Mother of the Church Benedictine Abbey

We are a vibrant Benedictine monastery of monks dedicated to prayer, worship and work in Richmond, Virginia. We operate Benedictine College Preparatory Benedict.

We are a community of men who have chosen a life of prayer and work following the Rule of St. The Regula Sancti Benedicti, or Rule was written over 1500 years ago as a "beginners" guide to perfect one's spiritual life. Through the centuries the Rule has become the mainstay of contemplative life in the West, as well as the cornerstone of monastic life. As St. Benedict instructs us we seek to, "Prefer nothing whatever to Christ, and may He bring us all together to everlasting live." (RB72)
Situated on 41 acres along the banks of the historic James River in rural Goochland County, Mary Mother of the Church Abbey has grown, from its founding in 1911 as a priory of Belmont Abbey in North Carolina, to its establishment in 1989 as an independent Abbey.

04/03/2026

A blessed and joyful Easter Triduum celebrations; off to a good start with the Holy Thursday liturgy of the Last Supper, marking the institution of the Holy Eucharist and the Priesthood as a ministry of service to God’s people. Many thanks to all of you friends, whose prayers and friendship sustain me in the ministry.

Good Friday 3:00pm
Easter Vigil 8:00pm
Easter 9:00

03/13/2026

Every Friday during Lent at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome.

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas

Address

12829 River Road
Richmond, VA
23238

Telephone

+18047843508

Website

http://www.richmondmonks.org/

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