A Community of Benedictine Contemplative Nuns
"Prefer nothing to the love of Christ." ~Rule of St. Benedict
Welcome
The Abbey of St. Walburga is a small community of Benedictine contemplative nuns of the Roman Catholic Church. We are located in a valley in northern Colorado, where the high plains meet the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. As contemplative nuns, our primary duty for the Church is to pray the full Divine Office. The goal of our life is union with God, seeking Him in community according to the Gospel and under the inspiration of the Rule of St. Benedict. We devote much of our day to the Word of God, through lectio divina and in liturgical prayer (the Divine Office). This life of prayer bears fruit in hospitality, providing an opportunity for people to be in an atmosphere where they can find God. All of our daily work, whether in direct service to others or undertaken for the financial support of our community, is also offered to the glory of God.
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Are you discerning your vocation?
When you first feel that God may be calling you to be a nun, many questions arise in your heart... What's the next step? How do I KNOW God's voice? What about my other desires?
Check out our Vocations page and find reflections, recommended reading, and information on our upcoming vocation retreats. Feel free to contact our vocations director if you need someone to help you in your journey.
Abbey Gift Shop
The Abbey Gift Shop, located in the lobby of the main Abbey building, is also available online. If you stop by the Abbey, the Gift Shop hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30 -11:30 am and 2:30-4:30 pm, and Saturday, 9:30-11:30 am and 1:00-4:00 pm. Or visit us online and see the new products we are adding everyday! Gift Shop
Resident Priest Needed
We are currently looking for a resident priest to serve our community. If you are a Roman Catholic Priest and would be able to help us out for any amount of time (even for one Mass!), please click here.
"There will be no evangelization, without the contemplation, which is the heart of the Benedictine life."
~ Blessed John Paul II