Monasteries in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Monasteries are places of prayer, silence and faithful witness. They are spiritual communities where men and women dedicate their lives to seeking God.
These communities enrich our archdiocese with their prayerful presence, hospitality and commitment to our faith.
Visit a Monastery
Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers is home to the Trappist monks, a Catholic contemplative order that lives a cloistered life of prayer, silence and manual labor. Visitors can spend time in prayer at the Abbey Church, take a self-guided tour through the Monastic Museum and enjoy treats from the monks’ bakery.
Visit the monastery website to schedule your visit.
Monastery of the Holy SpiritMonastery of the Visitation of Holy Mary in Snellville is a community of contemplative, cloistered nuns that pray daily for the needs of the Church and our world. Their special vocation is chanting the Divine Office five times per day. Retreats are open to those interested in joining their community.
Visit the monastery website to learn more about this faith community.
Monastery of the Visitation of Holy MaryDiscerning a Call to Monastic Life
Do you feel drawn to a life of deep prayer, silence and community?
Monastic vocations are discerned prayerfully with guidance from vocation directors and monastic communities. Those considering monastic life are encouraged to visit monasteries, participate in retreats and speak with vocation ministers.
