Visit the Monastery
We invite you to come to spend time with us and visit the Monastery Immaculate Conception. The monastery dates back to 1867 and is within the National Register of Historic Places. The grounds include serene gardens, outdoor Stations of the Cross, a labyrinth, and three shrines. The grounds are open during the day from dawn to dusk.
Join Us for Prayer & Mass
Liturgy of the Hours:
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m.
Sunday
10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Mass:
Tuesday & Thursday: 7:55 a.m.
Saturday: 8:25 a.m.
(Sabbatical Saturday Mass at 10:25 a.m.)
Sunday: 10:30 a.m.
Take a Tour
Guided tours are offered the follow days and times:
Tuesday – Friday
10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
You may also schedule a group tour by contacting Sister Jane Ann Breen at 812.367.1411 or jabreen@thedome.org.
Tours will NOT be offered on the following 2024 dates:
January 1
February 10
March 3
March 9
March 29 – 31
April 27
June 1
June 7 – 8
June 21 – 28
July 24 – 27
July 27 – August 4
October 6
October 26 – 27
November 2
November 8 (tours begin at 1:00 and 2:00 p.m.)
November 23
Dec. 24 – Jan. 1, 2025
* Weekday Mass and Tour times are subject to change. We welcome you to call the monastery to verify the times are as listed.
Directions
Monastery Immaculate Conception is located in Ferdinand, Indiana, just off of I-64. Ferdinand is within driving distance from several metropolitan areas: Evansville (1 hour); Louisville (1 hour 15 minutes); Lexington (2 1/2 hours); St. Louis (3 hours); Cincinnati (3 hours); Indianapolis (3 hours); and Nashville (3 hours). Regional airports are located in Evansville, Indiana, and Louisville, Kentucky.
From the east:
From I-64, take Exit 63 and turn right (north). Follow Main Street about 1 mile into the town of Ferdinand. Turn right onto 10th Street. The monastery will soon appear on your left.
From the west:
From I-64, take Exit 63 and turn left (north). Follow Main Street about 1 mile into the town of Ferdinand. Turn right onto 10th Street. The monastery will soon appear on your left.
From the north:
Take IN-162 South into Ferdinand, where it becomes Main Street. Turn left onto 10th Street. The monastery will soon appear on your left.
From the south:
Take IN-162 North into Ferdinand, where it becomes Main Street. Turn right onto 10th Street. The monastery will soon appear on your left.