About Abbey of St. Walburga
Updated: May 3, 2026
The Abbey of St. Walburga is a community of Benedictine contemplative nuns of the Roman Catholic Church. We are located in a valley in northern Colorado, where the high plains meet the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. As contemplative nuns, our primary duty for the Church is to pray the full Divine Office. The goal of our life is union with Christ, seeking Him in community according to the Gospel and under the inspiration of the Rule of St. Benedict. We devote much of our day to the Word of God, through lectio divina and in liturgical prayer (the Divine Office). This life of prayer bears fruit in hospitality, providing an opportunity for people to come and stay in an atmosphere where they can intentionally seek God. All of our daily work, whether in the performance of simple household chores, or undertaken for the financial support of our community, is also offered to the glory of God.
