HomeSt. Mary's Monastery & St. Scholastica Priory is a Roman Catholic parish located in Petersham, Massachusetts. This community of contemplative Benedictine monks belongs to the English Province of the Subiaco Cassinese Congregation of Benedictines, which united with the Cassinese Congregation in 2013. They follow the Rule of St. Benedict, emphasizing a life of prayer, meditation, and community living, reflected in their motto, “Ora et Labora.” The monastery hosts Monastic Experience Weekends, designed for single Catholic men aged 18-40 to explore monastic life through prayer and work. For details about upcoming events and opportunities for involvement, contact the monastery directly.
