On behalf of the Abbot and monks of Conception Abbey, it is my pleasure to welcome you to this quiet rural setting. St. Benedict tells us that "All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ, for he himself will say: I was a stranger and you welcomed me." We hope that after one visit, you will never be a stranger to Conception Abbey.

May your stay be spiritually refreshing and personally relaxing. The Abbey Guest Center provides simple accommodations in an atmosphere of quiet, perfect for private prayer and reflection. We hope you will take the opportunity to join the monks for the Eucharist and the Liturgy of the Hours in the Abbey Basilica.

If there is anything we can do to make your visit more pleasant and refreshing, please do not hesitate to contact any of us at the numbers below.

In Christ's peace,

Fr. Patrick

Abbey Guest Center Staff

Director: Fr. Patrick Caveglia, OSB
Office: 660-944-2820, Cell phone: 660-541-2756

Assistant Director: Karen Ceckowski
Office: 660-944-2909, Residence: 660-944-2842

Guestmaster: Bro. Cyprian Langlois, OSB
Office: 660-944-2837

Office Manager: Janet Downing
Office: 660-944-2809

Housekeeping Manager:
Office: 660-944-3163

Office and Housekeeping Assistant: Bro. Jonathan Clark, OSB
Office: 660-944-2840

From a house phone, you can reach us by dialing the four digit extensions.

Retreat information

Special Notes

Monastic Prayer Schedule

Schedule Changes

The Abbey Guest Center offers spiritual retreats for individuals and groups in a peaceful and beautiful setting. They also provide tours of the Abbey Basilica.

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