Monday, September 22, 2014
The monastery known as St Pius X Benedictine Abbey was formed in 1951 by the Swiss-American Congregation of the Benedictine Confederation. This location was begun as a foundation which sprouted from its parent monastery, the Conception Abbey. The latest record of activity I can locate here is dated 1982.
There are two separate buildings here, both of which are in very poor condition. From what I can gather, the first building pictured is the actual Abbey itself and the second building with the huge fireplace is the residence. The Abbey appears to have suffered a fire at some point long ago and has sat exposed to the elements ever since. All of the rooms have been gutted and the walls are smashed through nearly everywhere. The residence hasn't fared much better. All of this sits on an active golf course and the path which the carts take is literally right outside the front doors.
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.l have very memories of the Abbey. It is such a shame that the buildings ended up this way. Yes I remember br.streven & the group house. We also had a art center run by br.Marion.
anyone tell me what caused the monastery to close. Did the monk move to a new location or did they just disband. I understand Fr Wilfred stayed until his death as spiritual director to an order of nuns that lived in the original house. I would very much like to know what happened. It was a very important and formative place in my life. Anything you can tell me wold be appreciated thank you