Sunday and weekday Masses are open to the public. Sunday Mass is also livestreamed on our Facebook page.
***** Watch a video highlighting the Fifth World Congress of Benedictine Oblates, where the Monastery of the Ascension oblates were represented by Julie Ferraro.
***** November 7, 2024
Although we monks of the Monastery of the Ascension accept that we will not survive as a community, we are carrying on our life of prayer, along with as much work as we can. We are very grateful for your prayers and support during the last 60 years. The Missionaries, Servants of the Word, are now operating the retreat house, and we are in the process of turning over ownership of the monastery to them - though we will continue to live here. The Missionaries are very supportive, and a Godsend to us. Our Oblates continue to meet here, as well as in Idaho Falls, Pocatello and Boise. They are assuming more responsibility for their Oblate activities.
Be assured of our prayers and love. Please visit when you can.
***** We have posted Fr. Kenneth's annotated translation of the Psalms. You may access it here.
***** The Monastery is now able to accept online giving. Secure donations may be made via electronic check or debit/credit card.
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The Monastery of the Ascension is a community of nine Benedictine monks, founded in 1965. We live a life of prayer, work, and reading, according to the Rule of St. Benedict. We serve the Catholic Church and people of Southern Idaho by ministries of hospitality, education, spiritual direction and ecumenical activities.
A Message from Fr. Boniface, prior
