Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey, Trappist nunnery in Dubuque, Iowa, United States.
The monastery occupies a high position on a bluff with views of the Mississippi River, featuring dedicated spaces for prayer and contemplation.
In 1964, thirteen nuns from Mount Saint Mary's Abbey in Massachusetts established this religious community after receiving land from a local benefactor.
The nuns gather seven times daily in the abbey church to participate in communal prayers and singing according to Cistercian traditions.
The monastery maintains a gift shop where visitors can purchase the handmade confections, including their signature caramels produced by the resident nuns.
The nuns manufacture over one ton of Trappistine Creamy Caramels weekly during peak production between September and December.
Location: Iowa
Website: https://mississippiabbey.org
GPS coordinates: 42.41600,-90.59500
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:44
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