Welcome

Welcome to the website of St. Bede Abbey, a Benedictine monastery in the Illinois Valley area of North Central Illinois. St. Bede Abbey was established in 1891 and operates St. Bede Academy, a co-educational Catholic high school serving both day and boarding students. We hope that you will find the website helpful. If you have further questions, then please contact us.

11/21/2013

Roof project

This week roofers arrived to tear off the old monastery roof and replace it with a new one. Check out the photo to the right as roofers prepare roofing debris to be lifted to a nearby dumpster. Click on the photo to enlarge it.

11/17/2013

Monk’s Market

On Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 AM to 1 PM in the Abbey Church, St. Bede monks will be selling handmade beeswax candles for Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas; homemade bread and rolls; handmade rosaries and jewelry; greeting cards, and more. Stop by to view the selection.