Monastic life is a calling to dedicate oneself entirely to God through prayer, community life, and service. If you feel drawn to this way of life, we invite you to explore this calling with us.
Monastic life is a journey of total commitment to God through prayer, community life, and work. Following the Rule of St. Benedict, monks live a balanced life of "Ora et Labora" - prayer and work.
Reach out to us and begin a conversation about your interest in monastic life.
Spend time with our community through visits and retreats to experience our way of life.
Enter as a postulant for 6-12 months to begin your formation and discernment.
Intensive two-year period of prayer, study, and formation in monastic life.
Make temporary vows for 3-6 years while continuing your formation.
Make lifelong commitment through solemn vows of stability, conversion, and obedience.
Contact our Vocation Director to learn more about discerning a call to monastic life at Visitation Nuns Akpugoeze.
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