St. Scholastica Priory is a community of Catholic Benedictine contemplative nuns located in central Massachusetts. Surrounded by thousands of acres of forested conservation land, the monastery enjoys a peace and natural beauty conducive to a prayerful atmosphere. Our lives are dedicated to seeking union with God through the monastic life of charity lived in community. The Gospel and the Rule of St. Benedict are our guide, and the praise of God is central to our day: the Mass and the Divine Office are sung using Gregorian Chant, and are celebrated with our twin community of monks, St. Mary’s Monastery.

Hospitality is a hallmark of Benedictine monasticism, and men and women of all faiths are welcome to stay at our guesthouse, to share in our liturgy and to spend time in prayer and personal reflection.



Adoration

DAYS OF RECOLLECTION

Once a month, usually on First Fridays, we have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from after Mass until Vespers, followed by Benediction. The public is welcome to join us, as you are for all our services.


GUESTHOUSE UPDATE

The church is open to the public, with the usual precautions. The guesthouse has reopened on a limited basis.


Priory Events

HOLY WEEK MAIN SERVICES

HOLY THURSDAY
Mass of the Lord's Supper 5:00 PM
Compline 8:00 PM
Watch until Midnight

GOOD FRIDAY
Tenebrae 5:00 AM
Passion Service 3:00 PM
Compline 7:00 PM

HOLY SATURDAY
Tenebrae 5:00 AM
Vespers 5:00 PM
Holy Saturday Vigil 9:00 PM

EASTER SUNDAY
Lauds 8:00 AM
Mass 11:00 AM
Vespers & Benediction 4:00 PM

MONASTIC EXPERIENCE WEEKENDS

June 7-9
October 11-13