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Welcome to the Abbey of the GeneseeTake a look around - we're glad you're here!
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January 20Yesterday, Sunday 1/19, our Fr. Bernardo Bonowitz passed away after a long illness. Originally a monk of St Joseph Abbey in Spencer MA, he served for 24 years as superior of Genesee's daughterhouse, Novo Mundo, in Brazil, before coming to Genesee in 2019 for health reasons. A ceremony for the reception of his body will take place Friday 1/24 at 5:00 p.m. and the funeral Saturday 1/25 at 9:30 a.m.Read More
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The Abbey of the Genesee is home to some 24 contemplative monks belonging to the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance also known as Trappists.
Founded from the Abbey of Gethsemani in 1951 monastic life at Genesee is made up of a balanced daily round of prayer, lectio divina and manual labor in an atmosphere of simplicity, silence and fraternal support.
The natural beauty, silence and solitude of the verdant Genesee River Valley so conducive for the contemplative life provides an ideal location for the monastery.
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The Abbey of the GeneseeThose called to our way of life, after suitable formation, commit themselves to obedience, conversion of life and stability in the community for life. It is in such a setting that we gently encourage and support one another in a spirit of fraternal love -
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January 20Yesterday, Sunday 1/19, our Fr. Bernardo Bonowitz passed away after a long illness. Originally a monk of St Joseph Abbey in Spencer MA, he served for 24 years as superior of Genesee's daughterhouse, Novo Mundo, in Brazil, before coming to Genesee in 2019 for health reasons. A ceremony for the reception of his body will take place Friday 1/24 at 5:00 p.m. and the funeral Saturday 1/25 at 9:30 a.m.Read More
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December 18On Christmas Day the Vigil Mass will be at 2:00 a.m and the Day Mass at 8:00 a.m.Read More
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November 3This morning, Br. Luke (Bruno) Perillo, began his novitiate after a one year postulancy. Originally from Chicago, Br. Luke studied painting for four years at The School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. He worked for some years as a professional artist (mostly portrait and landscape) before coming to Genesee. At a small reception this afternoon in the novitiate some of his paintings were on display for the brothers to view.Read More
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