Abbey of Sainte-Marie des Deux-Montagnes

The Abbey of Sainte-Marie des Deux-Montagnes is a community of strictly contemplative women founded in Canada in 1936. Headed by the Abbey of Saint-Pierre de Solesmes in France, we belong to a family of monasteries called the Solesmes Congregation.

In keeping with the rich heritage of the Catholic Church, we worship in the ancient and awe-inspiring tradition of Cluny celebrating the Divine Office in Latin and Gregorian chant. We invite you to share our way of life centered on the Word of God.

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Women of Prayer

Abiding Joy

We invite you to experience the abiding joy of living an entirely contemplative life, an ancient and enduring path to holiness. Come and see women religious living in a cloistered community, pursuing sanctification through the sanctuary by celebrating the Solemn Liturgy, in Latin and Gregorian chant, and enjoying the simplicity and purity of monastic life in obedience to the Holy Father, and the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church.

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The Abbey

Our Rich Tradition

Today as in the past, we carry on the tradition of Gregorian chant and Latin studies centered on the Word of God. Our Biblical study gives particular focus to traditional ecclesiastical and monastic studies. In addition to these intellectual endeavours, all arts and crafts which nourish our sanctification and embellish the Liturgy are esteemed and cultivated. All these works are performed in prayer, through prayer and for prayer. The Solemn liturgy, a living part of our lives, is rooted in daily practice and attention, so that our every breath and gesture expresses our inner life with the Holy Trinity. 

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Come and See

Experience our way of Life

Are you a young woman between 18 and 40? Come and See with the eyes of your heart and listen with the ears of your soul how we love and praise the Lord. You will experience a glimpse of our way of life.

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Support Our Mission

Help us to live our call to prayer and evangelization in a hidden life, consecrated to the praise and glory of God for the healing of the world.

Guesthouse

Savour Interior Silence

Be restored to peace, harmony and beauty. Experience a stay at our Guesthouse.

Thou hast made us for Thyself O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in Thee.

– St Augustine

Gift Items

Inspired Giving

Help us in our life of prayer by purchasing items that will give you a taste of our way of life, and inspire you to deeper contemplation of the Divine.

January 24th – 26th, 2020
February 28th – March 1st, 2020
March 13th – 15th, 2020
March 27th – 29th, 2020
April 17th – 19th, 2020
May 15th – 17th, 2020
May 29th – 31st, 2020
June 26th – 28th, 2020
August 21st – 23rd, 2020
September 18th – 20th, 2020
October 9th – 11th, 2020
November 13th -15th, 2020

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