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Monastic Institute

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The Monastic Institute is sponsored and organized by Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary and  Saint John’s Abbey. Its goal is to foster reflection and conversation on matters of concern to monastic communities and other intentional communities.

Receiving and Sharing the Word of God

June 2026

The 34th installment of the Monastic Institute is being planned. We encourage you to join our mailing list. Those who fill-out the form will receive the full schedule and all details after they have been published.

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