The Monastery of the Risen Christ began as a Mission from Our Lady of Guadalupe Abbey, Peco, New Mexico in May 1987, by Fr. Ray Roh O.S.B. In March 1992 it became an independant Priory with the arrival of Abbot David Geraets, O.S.B., as Superior. There were several others in the founding group from New Mexico that included: Fr. Stephen Odenbrett, O.S.B., Fr Albert Meyer, O.S.B., Fr. Raymond Greco,
O.S.B., and Marie DeSciullo Obl. In March of 2013 the monastery was released from the founding affiliation of the Olivetan Congregation. In February of 2014 after many months of communication between the Benedictine Superiors of the Camaldolese Congregation and the Olivetan Congregation, the monastery has entered into a three year process of inclusion to be designated as as dependent monastic house of the New Camaldoli Hermitage in Big Sur, California. The excitement brought by this new relationship is only tempered by the three-year requirement to be financially independent. Over the years our monastery has been blessed by the generosity of many wonderful benefactors. We continue to humbly appeal to those who have supported us in the past for continued charity. Our vision includes continued the operation of the monastery:
Drilling a water-well
Renovation of the chapel area and retreat facilities
Development and maintenance of this website to provide information on our contemplative way of life
On-site ministry
Future visions for the monastery include:
Income producing projects in beekeeping, bookstore and food items sales
Contemplative garden sitting areas on the hillside above the facilities
Contemplative walking/hiking trail up to the top of Cerro Romauldo, 1,306 feet (398 m)
Meditative labyrinth
The monks’ labors include hospitality, retreats, and a book store. Many of the monks were called to monastic life as a second career. Former careers of community members include college and high school teaching. Former religious careers include service as diocesan priests and as members of Franciscan and orders.
