Visit
1900 W MacArthur StShawnee, OK 74804Mass: Saturday 8:15 a.m. (Feast of St. Benedict Mass)
When to go
Mass times
- Saturday8:15 a.m. · Feast of St. Benedict Mass
- Sunday10:00 a.m. · Golden Jubilee Celebration
About
Summary
St. Gregory's Abbey is a Roman Catholic Benedictine community in Shawnee, Oklahoma, rooted in the Rule of St. Benedict. Founded in 1875, the monks live a life of prayer, work, and hospitality, welcoming visitors to experience their spiritual heritage, serene environment, and unique products like local honey and hand cream. The abbey also offers a peaceful water garden and gardens for visitors to enjoy.
Details
St. Gregory's Abbey is a Roman Catholic monastic community of men who follow the Rule of St. Benedict, emphasizing a life of prayer, work, and hospitality. The monks are part of the American Cassinese Congregation and have been serving the Church in Oklahoma since 1875. Originally established as Sacred Heart Abbey, the community moved to Shawnee in 1929 and changed its name to St. Gregory's Abbey. Visitors can explore the abbey's serene environment, including a water garden and gardens, and enjoy unique products like local honey and hand cream from the monks' marketplace. The abbey also offers a peaceful setting for prayer and meditation, with a notable relic collection in the church.
From Faith Near Me
St. Gregory's Abbey in Shawnee, OK, offers a welcoming and serene environment rooted in Benedictine traditions. Visitors can expect a peaceful atmosphere with opportunities for prayer, meditation, and exploring the abbey's gardens and marketplace. The community emphasizes hospitality, evident in their kind reception and unique products like local honey and hand cream.
Pros
- Welcoming hospitality with kind staff and clear service times for Mass and events
- Serene facilities including a water garden, gardens, and a relic-filled church for reflection
- Unique monks' marketplace featuring local honey, hand cream, and cultural theatre performances
- Dedicated website with accessible contact information and event details
Reviews from around the web
Public comments we collected from listing sources. Not written on Faith Near Me.
- Jill Auten7 months ago
The monks are so kind!!! The store was great soaps and food products. I particularly like the hand cream and local honey I bought. After shopping, my crew and I participated in prayer at noon in the church. We were in awe by the amount of relics, and could've stayed there staring at them for hours.
- Francisco Medrano4 months ago
Peaceful place, great products in their shop.
- Just Me8 months ago
The actors were great. The show was great. I was not happy with the ticketing app, Fever. Change of venue, cancellations, no refunds, etc.
- Misty Dorrough9 months ago
I got the pleasure of delivering an Uber food delivery to this place. Although I have visited in Saint Gregorys many times I have never actually been to the Abbi. When I walked up to deliver the food, the view whispered to King. I had to take a minute and enjoy All that was around. The water garden with the benches was so inviting. I will definitely be going back to listen to the sound of the water fountain and enjoy the beautiful garden and architecture.
- Danielle8 months ago
Great show and great drinks. A different way to spend an evening out. Cast members are great and put on a passionate performance. The show is just long enough and the pacing is perfect. I recommend enjoying this event.
- David Ford8 months ago
This was an amazing piece of theatre. I highly recommend any one that can go to see this masterpiece. These artists brought the eerie works of Poe to life. Bravo, Bravo.
- Stanley Heath8 months ago
Amazing show! Would go again!!
- Mary S8 months ago
Beautiful holy place. Plus they raise bees and beef and sell to the public
- Bill Hoppes8 months ago
First time experience and loved it will definitely be going again.
- Jacqulyn Dudasko4 years ago
A beautiful space to pray and meditate. St. Gregory's Abbey is a must visit when visiting Shawnee. A real jewel!
Services and facilities
Services
- Prayer And Mass
- Retreats
- Virtual Tours
- Monks' Marketplace
- Beef And Honey Sales
- Theatre Performances
Facilities
- Abbey Church
- Monastery Buildings
- Water Garden
- Gardens
- Virtual Tour Access
- Monks' Marketplace
Events and programs
Feast of St. Benedict Mass
Annual
Mass on the Feast of St. Benedict is held on Saturday at 8:15 a.m.
Golden Jubilee Celebration
One-time
Celebration of Br. Damian Whalen's Golden Jubilee on August 20th at 10:00 a.m.
Theatre Performances
Occasional
Passionate performances of theatrical works, including adaptations of classic literature like Poe's works.
Connect
- Contact page
- Open contact page
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