Monastery Immaculate Conception, Benedictine abbey in Ferdinand, United States
The Monastery Immaculate Conception is a Benedictine abbey in Ferdinand, Indiana, known for its restored Romanesque dome. The dome rises 87 feet from the floor with a diameter of 32.5 feet and dominates the structure of the building.
Four Benedictine sisters founded the monastery in 1867 to educate children of local settlers in Ferdinand. The founders laid the groundwork for an institution that grew and evolved over succeeding generations.
The chapel displays 89 angels through stained glass windows, statues, and carvings made by German artisans. These hand-carved wooden pews reflect the same skilled craftsmanship and shape the interior of the house of worship.
The site is easily accessible and offers guided tours for visitors. It is helpful to check available times in advance to coordinate your visit properly.
The sisters have worked in many professions, including teaching, social work, nursing, law, spiritual care, and library work. They also operated their own bakery, showing how varied their roles were in community life.
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