Come and help me build the Monastery of San Damiano, because ladies will dwell here who will glorify our Heavenly Father throughout His Holy Church by their celebrated and holy manner of life.” – St. Francis speaking of St. Clare and her Sisters

Phase I

Chapel COMPLETED (2011)

Phase II

Priest Retreat House COMPLETED (2010)

Phase III

Stained Glass Windows, Building Enclosure Wall COMPLETED (2014)

Phase IV – Building a Monastery

Phase I of Monastery Building COMPLETED (2021)

Phase V – Landscaping, Retreat House Repairs/Renovation, Additional Cells for Monastery

With the main portion of the monastery completed, fundraising has begun for landscaping of the monastery grounds, and repairs and renovations on Angelica House and Karol Kottage.  We have plans, as well, for an addition to the monastery that would allow for a total of 16 nuns.  Your generosity helps us continue moving toward making this dream a reality.


 Help us turn this dream into a reality by making a Donation toward our Monastery BUILDING FUND:

If you would like to mail a donation to go toward our new Monastery, please put “Building Fund” in the memo line.  Checks may be made payable to Our Lady of Solitude Monastery.  Our address is: Our Lady of Solitude Monastery, PO Box 639, Tonopah, AZ 85354

Join us in our journey of dreams to reality: