Saint Anselm Abbey, Benedictine monastery in Goffstown, New Hampshire.
Saint Anselm Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in Goffstown featuring Colonial Revival architecture with a main building completed in 1955. A church extension built a decade later expanded the facility into a larger religious complex.
Benedictine monks from Newark founded this community in 1889 to serve French and Irish immigrants in New Hampshire. The monastery grew and became an important religious and educational center in the region.
The monastic community shapes daily life through prayer rituals and liturgical rhythms that structure each day. Visitors can experience the monks in their habits and notice how the space reflects centuries of Benedictine traditions of hospitality.
The abbey church welcomes visitors daily, especially during Mass at 5:30 PM when you can experience monastic life directly. The site offers virtual tours and audio guides for those who prefer self-guided exploration of the grounds.
In 2024, Brother Isaac Murphy was elected abbot, marking a turning point in the monastery's leadership. He became the first person without priestly ordination to assume this senior role in the community.
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