Visit
6100 Pepper RdDenmark, WI 54208Mass: Daily 7:00 AM (Mass)
When to go
Mass times
- Daily7:00 AM · Mass
About
Summary
The Carmelite Sisters at Holy Name of Mary Monastery offer a contemplative Catholic community rooted in silence and prayer. Visitors can attend Mass at 7am and experience Eucharistic Adoration. The cloistered nuns welcome guests to their peaceful campus for spiritual reflection. The gates of the campus close at 4:30pm daily.
Details
The Carmelite Sisters at Holy Name of Mary Monastery provide a serene environment for prayer and spiritual reflection. As a cloistered community, the nuns live in silence and devotion, chanting the Liturgy of the Hours throughout the day. Visitors are welcome to attend the 7am Mass, where the light of the morning sun filters through the eastern windows, creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere. The campus gates close at 4:30pm daily, and visitors are encouraged to arrive early on Carmelite Saint feast days or the Transfiguration to secure a space in the pew, as many secular Carmelites may be present. On the Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux, there is a special blessing and distribution of roses after Mass.
From Faith Near Me
Pros
- Daily 7am Mass with a focus on quiet devotion and traditional Catholic worship
- Tranquil campus designed for spiritual reflection and Eucharistic Adoration
- Chanting of the Liturgy of the Hours creates a meditative worship environment
- Annual Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux celebration with a special blessing and rose distribution
- Beautiful, Romanesque-inspired architecture and well-maintained grounds
- Clear guidelines for visitor hours and expectations (gates close at 4:30pm daily)
Cons
- Campus gates close daily at 4:30pm, limiting visit duration
- Pews may fill quickly on Carmelite Saint feast days due to secular Carmelite attendance
- Cloistered nuns have limited direct interaction with visitors, focusing instead on prayer and contemplation
Reviews from around the web
Public comments we collected from listing sources. Not written on Faith Near Me.
- Corrie Wurster7 years ago
Peaceful place for prayer. Mass is at 7am and the Sisters chant the Liturgy of the Hours at other times of the day. Sometimes they have Eucharistic Adoration open to the public as well. The gates of their campus normally close at 4:30pm every day. These Sisters are cloistered and praying for you! If you decide to go to Mass on a Carmelite Saint feast day or on the Transfiguration, get there early if you would like a space in the pew - many secular Carmelites will be there that day. On Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux there is a special blessing and distribution of roses after Mass. Outside of the Church they have prayer cards and religious items for sale and there is a place to give donations and write prayer intentions.
- Jeanne Mease10 years ago
This beautiful monastery set up on the hill is reminiscent of a Romanesque church. It is lit in the evening and provides an inspiring sight. Those that reside here do not speak so complete silence is required. I didn't think it was open to the public but was told visitors were allowed. I found a quiet spot to get away from the stress of life and sit in silence in a gorgeous setting.
- Don Denor5 years ago
It is very difficult to explain the peaceful feeling one has when attending daily mass. There is just something spiritual when attending mass at 7am and the sun is finding it’s way through the eastern windows. One has to experience it to understand it.
- Zuzu Madanat9 years ago
Words can't describe how wonderful these women are... So kind and generous. Always praying for us all and loving the Lord.
- Frédéric Jaworski6 years ago
Such a beautiful and blessed place where my Sisters in Carmelite vocation praise the Lord and Jesus’ Mother day and night!
- Ray Housworth7 years ago
Very Holy place to pray and spend time in silence
- David Parker LC7 years ago
Our Lord's presence found in silence and prayer!
- Suzanna Matos8 years ago
Incredibly beautiful
Services and facilities
Services
- Eucharistic Adoration
- Liturgy Of The Hours
Facilities
- Monastery
- Chapel
Events and programs
Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux
Annual
Special blessing and distribution of roses after Mass.