Welcome to the Benedictine Monastery
Kylemore Abbey
“You have said, “Seek my face.”
My heart says to you, “Your face, Lord, do I seek.””
(Psalm 27,8)
The Benedictine Nuns welcome you to Kylemore Abbey, home to the Irish Dames of Ypres since 1920.
In 1920 a group of Irish Benedictine nuns arrived at Kylemore Castle, Connemara, seeking a new home for their monastic life and mission after the destruction of their home in Ypres, Belgium. For almost one hundred years now, Kylemore has been the place where the community of the “Irish Dames of Ypres” lives its life of “seeking God”, following the call of Jesus in the way laid out by St. Benedict of Nursia in his Rule for Monks written around 500 a.d.
Come and browse in the story of a group of monastic women who have been seeking God in their Benedictine community for over 300 years and are continuing this tradition into the 21st century.
News & Gospel Reflections
Events
Gospel Reflection for Trinity Sunday, Year C
O Lord our God How wonderful is your name in all the earth Psalm 8 The Holy Trinity presents us with more mysteries the more we reflect upon it The…
English Benedictine Congregation Bursars Gather at Kylemore
While it might seem that Benedictines – monks and nuns – live apart from the world there remain quite a few practical considerations that must be handled on a daily…
Members of French Sénat Visit with Benedictines
On Saturday June 7 three members of the French Sénat visited Kylemore Abbey spending time in conversation with Sister Marie Benoit – from one of their constituencies – and Mother…
Gospel Reflection for Pentecost Sunday
Lord send out your Spirit and renew the face of the earth Psalm 103 Tantalising references are made to the spirit small s throughout the Old Testament and we are…
Ukranian Visitors at the Monastery
On May 20 the Benedictine community was graced with a visit from Mother Klara abbess of the Benedictines at Zhytomyr Abbey Ukraine and her brother Father Benedict a Franciscan –…
Sister Genevieve on the Radio
On Thursday June 5 Sister Genevieve Harrington was interviewed by host John Staunton on Connemara Community Radio 87 8 FM and 106 1 FM about upcoming retreats being offered by…
Choirs from the U.S. sing in monastery chapel
Beautiful music wafting forth from a monastery chapel is quite traditional but the voices of the University of Southern Indiana Chamber Choir delighted all those who could hear them within…
Gospel Reflection for the Ascension of the Lord, Year C
God mounts his throne to shouts of joy a blare of trumpets for the Lord Psalm 46 In his Gospel Luke gives only a brief and passing account of the…
Sr. Maire Hickey OSB
It is with great sadness that the monastic community announces the death of Sr Maire Hickey OSB Former Abbess of the Benedictine communities of Kylemore Abbey and of…
Day Retreat: Reflections & Discussions on St. Peter & St. Paul
28th June
10:30 am
In addition to reflections and discussions on the examples of Saints Peter and Paul there will be an opportunity to…
News & Gospel Reflections
Gospel Reflection for Trinity Sunday, Year C
O Lord our God How wonderful is your name in all the earth Psalm 8 The Holy Trinity presents us with more mysteries the more we reflect upon it The…
English Benedictine Congregation Bursars Gather at Kylemore
While it might seem that Benedictines – monks and nuns – live apart from the world there remain quite a few practical considerations that must be handled on a daily…
Members of French Sénat Visit with Benedictines
On Saturday June 7 three members of the French Sénat visited Kylemore Abbey spending time in conversation with Sister Marie Benoit – from one of their constituencies – and Mother…
Gospel Reflection for Pentecost Sunday
Lord send out your Spirit and renew the face of the earth Psalm 103 Tantalising references are made to the spirit small s throughout the Old Testament and we are…
Ukranian Visitors at the Monastery
On May 20 the Benedictine community was graced with a visit from Mother Klara abbess of the Benedictines at Zhytomyr Abbey Ukraine and her brother Father Benedict a Franciscan –…
Sister Genevieve on the Radio
On Thursday June 5 Sister Genevieve Harrington was interviewed by host John Staunton on Connemara Community Radio 87 8 FM and 106 1 FM about upcoming retreats being offered by…
Choirs from the U.S. sing in monastery chapel
Beautiful music wafting forth from a monastery chapel is quite traditional but the voices of the University of Southern Indiana Chamber Choir delighted all those who could hear them within…
Gospel Reflection for the Ascension of the Lord, Year C
God mounts his throne to shouts of joy a blare of trumpets for the Lord Psalm 46 In his Gospel Luke gives only a brief and passing account of the…
Sr. Maire Hickey OSB
It is with great sadness that the monastic community announces the death of Sr Maire Hickey OSB Former Abbess of the Benedictine communities of Kylemore Abbey and of…
Events
Day Retreat: Living in the Spirit to Celebrate the Vigil of Pentecost
7th June
10:30 am
– 3:30 pm
Come Holy Spirit fill the hearts of your faithful and instill in them the fire of your love In addition to reflections and discussions on welcoming the Holy Spirit…
Residential Retreat: Discernment Retreat
20th June
– 22nd June
What lies ahead on the road of my life How can I share my gifts with others in meaningful ways Where is God calling me to serve …