Assumption Abbey

Assumption Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in Richardton featuring a Bavarian Romanesque church with stained glass windows and painted religious artwork. The interior displays saint representations and other decorative elements throughout the vaulted spaces.

The monastery grew from a Benedictine founding by a Swiss monk who brought the tradition to the North American plains. The community first settled elsewhere, then relocated to Richardton and adopted a new name in the 1920s.

The monastic community shapes daily life here through their prayer services and handcrafted work, which visitors can observe as part of their schedule. Religious observance structures how the monks spend their time and what they produce.

The site is located in downtown Richardton and welcomes visitors during Mass services and organized retreat periods. Plan your visit around the regular prayer times to experience the community in their daily rhythm.

The church roof features an unusual architectural detail: four diamond shapes in the bell tower that are rarely seen in American places of worship. This distinctive geometric form gives the building a recognizable appearance.

Location: Richardton

Inception: 1893

Website: https://assumptionabbey.com

GPS coordinates: 46.88917,-102.32028

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:00