St. Bernard Abbey, Alabama, United States
5.0 (15 reviews) Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #9 in Cullman Churches & Cathedrals
Pilgrimage Trip to Shrine
St. Bernard Abbey is a community of Benedictine monks, established in 1891. Today, after over 125 years of work and prayer, St. Bernard Abbey stands as a vibrant and growing monastery, known with affection and respect for the role it continues to play in the life of the Church in North Alabama. From the abbey’s foundation, the monks’ primary apostolate has been their school, known presently as St. Bernard Preparatory School, a coeducational boarding school. Additionally, the monks pastor several parishes in the Diocese of Birmingham. On campus, the monks also operate a retreat center, serving the needs of pilgrim groups and individuals. Many know the abbey as the home of the Ave Maria Grotto, a garden of shrines and miniature models of famous religious sites created by Br. Joseph Zoetle, O.S.B. Finally, there are monks engaged in various crafts and the manual tasks necessary for the operation of their more than 850-acre property, including its farm, buildings, and grounds.
Address
1600 Saint Bernard Ave SE, Cullman, AL 35055-3057
Mobile
Website
http://www.stbernardabbey.com/
Current local date and time now
Thursday, May 09, 2024, 3:22
User Ratings
5.0 based on (15 reviews)
Reviews
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5Tim T 5:00 PM Feb 5, 2021
Always a gift found here.
This Historic and Spiritual place seems like a well kept secret. I've been learning about this Abbey and it's been here helping a long, long time. Hope everyone who ends up in Cullman or surrounding area makes a little time to seek this out. The Grotto behind the gift shop is such a pleasant place to visit and very educational.
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5Kathy 5:00 PM Nov 22, 2016
Peaceful evening
We spent a lovely evening in the retreat center. .no TV...no noise..reminiscent of quieter times..more quiet time as we sat and enjoyed the beauty of the Abbey Church. Beautiful grounds.
