Marmion Abbey, Benedictine monastery in Aurora, Illinois
Marmion Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in Aurora featuring several stone buildings spread across spacious grounds. The complex includes manicured gardens, walking paths, and dedicated spaces designed for prayer and quiet reflection.
The monastery was established in 1933 when monks from St. Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana founded a religious community in Aurora. This foundation brought an established monastic tradition to the local region.
The monks maintain daily prayer schedules, conduct religious ceremonies, and operate Marmion Academy, which provides education to students in the area.
Visitors are welcome to attend Mass and participate in communal prayers held at the monastery. The grounds are generally accessible and offer quiet places to observe the daily rhythm of monastic life.
The community operates a mission priory in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, where young people receive formation for religious life. This connection extends the monastery's work beyond its home region into Central America.
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