Category name Article title Dominican Nuns IL | Dominican Monastery of Mary the Queen

The Master of Dominican Order, Gerard Francisco Parco Timoner III

The Dedication of the Monastery of Mary the Queen in Girard, IL marks the culmination of your journey which began in the year 2014 from Elmira in the Diocese of Rochester to Girard in the Diocese of Springfield.

Bishop Thomas John Paprocki

Bishop Paprocki homily and dedication of chapel and altar

It is fitting that we dedicate this Monastery of Mary the Queen on this Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mike O'Shea Dedication Speech

Bud O'Shea speaking at monastery dedication

When I reflect on past events, I often think of them in terms of a journey.

Building of the Monastery

A behind-the-scenes look at the design and construction of our Monastery featuring O'Shea Builders and Farnsworth Group.
Video by Rich Saal.

Monastic Life

Sr. Cecilia Marie, Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Monastery Salsa!

“For she is a reflection of eternal light, a spotless mirror of the working of God, and an image of his goodness.”

Wisdom 7:26

Monastic Life

Sr. Cecilia Marie, Thursday, October 10, 2024

Priesthood Sunday

Monastery Property

Sr. Cecilia Marie, Friday, September 20, 2024

Monastery in Bloom

"By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches."

Proverbs 24:3-4