Emulating the hidden life of Mary as love in the heart of the Church

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We seek to be what she was for the early Church: a prayerful support to the Apostles.

The New Monastery and FathEr's Shrine

Ava, Missouri

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Join us for Holy Mass or the Divine Office. Daily Mass, including Sundays, is at 11:00am.

Novena of Masses

Novenas of Masses are offered in March, June, and September.

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We are blessed to have a retreat house for clerics, please contact us for further information.

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