God speaks in silence, but we must know how to listen. This is why monasteries are oases in which God speaks to humanity…
Our Lady of Solitude Monastery is a peaceful oasis of prayer and silence, hidden in the heart of the desert. We invite you to step away from the busyness and noise of the world and experience the profound peace of this sacred place.
Visitors are welcome to join us for the daily celebration of Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and private prayer in our public Chapel. If you would like to spend a day in prayer at the Monastery or bring a small group, please see our Desert Day page.
Chapel Visiting Hours
| Monday to Saturday | 7:00am to 4:00pm |
| Sunday | 8:00am to 4:00pm |
Daily Mass
| Monday to Saturday | 8:00am |
| Sunday | 9:00am |
The Sisters chant the Office of Readings and Morning Prayer forty-five minutes before Mass. Visitors are welcome to pray with us and follow along silently.
We warmly invite you to join us for Eucharistic Adoration, which begins after Mass each day.
Please note that Mass times and Chapel hours may occasionally change due to liturgical celebrations or special events. Please visit our Calendar Page for the most current schedule.
Visitor Guidelines & Frequently Asked Questions
To help preserve the peaceful and prayerful atmosphere of the Monastery, we kindly ask visitors to review the following information before their visit.
Out of reverence for Our Lord truly present in the Most Blessed Sacrament and respect for the Sisters who pray in the Chapel throughout the day, we also ask that visitors maintain a spirit of silence and recollection while in the Chapel.
Yes, visitors are welcome to join us for Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and private prayer in our Chapel.
Catholics who are properly disposed may receive Holy Communion at Mass. Those who are not Catholic are welcome to attend Mass and join us in prayer but may not receive Holy Communion.
Our Monastery Chaplain is also available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation at the regularly scheduled time.
Our Lady of Solitude Monastery is the home of a cloistered contemplative community of Poor Clare Nuns and does not function as a parish church. Our Chapel exists primarily for the worship and prayer of the monastic Community, with the Holy Eucharist at the heart of our daily life.
Because the Monastery does not serve as a parish, Baptisms, Confirmations, Weddings, and other parish sacramental liturgies are not held here. We kindly ask that these arrangements be made through your local parish church.
Visitors and pilgrims are always welcome to join us in the Chapel for our Conventual Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and silent prayer. Please view our Chapel Schedule to plan your visit.
Please note that certain GPS devices and map applications may provide inaccurate directions to our location. To ensure a safe and seamless journey, we kindly ask that you contact us for detailed driving directions before your visit.
Yes. Our public Chapel, hospitality areas, and restroom facilities are accessible to individuals with mobility restrictions.
We welcome you to take personal photographs within the public Chapel and designated public areas of the Monastery grounds. However, out of respect for the sacredness of our environment, photography and videography are not permitted during Mass, the Divine Office, or other liturgical celebrations.
Please ask permission before photographing any of the Sisters or other visitors. Professional photography sessions and media projects require prior approval.
To maintain a safe and quiet environment for all visitors, only trained service animals are permitted within the public areas of the Monastery grounds.
Our Lady of Solitude Monastery does not offer overnight accommodations for lay visitors. However, those wishing to spend a longer period of prayer and quiet at the Monastery are invited to consider making a Desert Day.