The Monastery Of The Ascension is a community of fifteen Benedictine monks which has been in Southern Idaho since 1965. We live a life of prayer, work and reading accordng to the Rule of St. Benedict and try to serve the Catholic Church and the people of southern Idaho through various ministries which include parochial work, retreats, teaching and scholarship, ecumenical activities, counseling and spiritual direction, and social service.

The Monastery Of The Ascension Bookstore and Library

Monastery Of The Ascension bookstore carries a variety of books on spirituality, theology, Benedictine history and spirituality, and biblical studies; religious cards, medals, recorded music and Christian art.

We try to carry religious goods of artistic merit and books of solid content. Special orders are welcomed; if you can include the ISBN number when your special order books it will make our work much easier.

Contact frken@idahomonks.org

Benedictine monasteries have always been known for their libraries. Ours is still small, but it is growing steadily. Anyone may use books and periodicals here or check circulating items out. Much of the cataloging, processing and shelving in the library is done by volunteers.

The library has a computerized catalog. If you would like to know about the library,

contact frken@idahomonks.org

The Monastery Of The Ascension
541 East-100 South
Jerome, ID 83338
208-324-2377

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