Portsmouth Abbey, Benedictine monastery in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, United States
The Portsmouth Abbey complex includes a chapel, gardens, farmland, and woodlands spread across the grounds near Narragansett Bay.
Founded in 1917 by monks from Portsmouth Priory in England, the monastery established itself as a center for Catholic education in New England.
The monastery maintains the English Benedictine Congregation traditions through prayer, work, and education at their preparatory school for grades 9-12.
Visitors can attend Mass in the abbey church, participate in scheduled tours, and explore the extensive grounds during daylight hours.
The monastery combines traditional Benedictine monastic life with modern educational practices, operating one of the leading boarding schools in the United States.
Location: Portsmouth
Email: monastery@portsmouthabbey.org
Website: https://portsmouthabbeymonastery.org
GPS coordinates: 41.60333,-71.27194
Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:15
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