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  • Family Registration (Males Only) - New Important Guidelines (Read Carefully):

    - We are ONLY accepting overnight male retreatants. NO FEMALE RETREATANTS are currently allowed, because the St. Mary Family retreat building is still under renovation.

    - The maximum length of time for any family (males only) retreat is 10 days then the retreatant must wait 3 months from the last visit until another trip to the monastery can be made, without exceptions.

    -Due to the limited number of rooms available in the retreat house, all retreatants may have to share rooms with each other, which will be a maximum of 4 retreatants per room.

    -Due to the limited number of rooms available in the retreat house, all priests may have to share rooms with other priests, which will be a maximum of 2 priests per room.

    - All visitors must be wearing a mask at all times and in all places at the Abbey without exception.

    - For the sake of social distancing, the only Church which visitors are allowed to enter is the Church of St. Mary. All other Churches are not permitted to be entered at any time without exception.

    - All families (males only) are asked to register at minimum of 3 days in advance before their arrival.

    May God bless you.

    For registration inquiries, please contact us at (361) 236-7589 or send an email to stmarystmosesretreathouse@gmail.com

  • Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read and understand the rules and guidelines of St. Mary and St. Moses Abbey and that of the retreat house.

    Visiting the Monastery

    St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey is a Holy Monastery of Our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a place of repentance and redemption for those men leading a monastic life and for the pious visitors. Yet, St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey welcomes all visitors, but through advance arrangements for those who would like to stay overnight.

    Daylight Visit

    The Abbey's grounds are open to those who wish to visit from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM—Evening Prayers—each day.

    Retreat Center Facilities

    The Retreat Center's facilities include two buildings — St. Mary Hall and St. Moses Hall. St. Mary Hall, for women, contains 17 rooms and each room has four beds and a full bath. This building accommodates 70 occupants. St. Moses Hall accommodates for men. All retreatants must bring their own bed sheets and pillow cases to use during their stay the Retreat Center.

    If you are driving, please note that the gate hours of operation are from 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. Also, those with cars who are planning to go out during the length of their stay, please notify the 'Robetta', or Economus - the Father repsonsible for the monastery before doing so. Thank you for your cooperation.

    If you will stay more than two weeks, you are required to submit a permission letter from your father of confession explaining why you will be spending an extended period at the Abbey prior to your booking.

    As much as possible, the monastery attempts to check retreat requests daily and respond accordingly. Typically, you will receive a confirmation for your request within three days after the monastery receives your permission letter. Therefore, please work with your father of confession to ensure it is submitted.

    If your application is denied, you will be notified through e-mail. The Abbey reserves the right to deny any application without explaining the reasons.

    If your final flight destination is not Corpus Christi, you will need to book a bus ticket to Corpus Christi West bus station.

    Permission Letter

    A permission letter is required from every individual that visits the monastery for the first time. Once you submit your registration, a permission letter will be sent automatically to your father of confession via email. Please note that the registration will not be complete except if the individual's Confessor Father or the Church Priest sponsoring the overnight retreat at the Abbey has approved your retreat.

    Female Retreatants

    Female retreatants are allowed to stay for an overnight retreat at the Abbey only when accompanied for the whole duration of their stay by:

    1) a Priest,

    2) father,

    3) husband,

    4) brother - only if he is 18 years of age or older,

    5) son - only if he is 18 years of age or older.

    6) son in law.

    In order for your registration to be approved and not denied, you have to provide the name of the priest that will accompany you.

    Please note: Any female retreatant coming alone and staying at a local hotel, for the sole purpose of visiting the Abbey, is only permitted to visit the Abbey once for a day visit. Daylight visitors should leave immediately after Vespers prayers. Thank you for your understanding.

    Helpful Tips:

    • The Abbey's mailing address is: 101 S Vista Drive, Sandia, TX 78383 - Do NOT use for driving directions.
    • The Abbey's physical address: 102 Scout's Path, Sandia, TX 78383
    • Corpus Christi Airport (CRP) is approximately one (1) hour and 15 minutes, 56 miles, away from the Abbey.
    • If you fly in, we will pick you up and drop you off at the airport in Corpus Christi.
    • We will only pick up and drop off visitors at the Greyhound bus stop at W Corpus Christi Stripes. Please see details here.

    Please read the rules and guidelines of St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey and also of the retreat center.

    For registration inquiries, please contact us at (361) 236-7589 or send an email to stmarystmosesretreathouse@gmail.com

    Thank you.

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    Family Retreats (Males Only)

    - We are ONLY accepting overnight male retreatants. NO FEMALE RETREATANTS are currently allowed, because the St. Mary Family retreat building is still under renovation.

    - The maximum length of time for any retreat is 10 days, then the retreatant must wait 3 months from the last visit until another trip to the monastery can be made, without exceptions.

    - Are you trying to register for more than one family? If so, please have each family register separately with their own email address.

    - Please make sure that the number of names in the list is equal to the number of people entered below. Thank you.

    Families (males only), who seek a retreat at St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey, are required to:

    1. Read and follow the Retreat Center Rules and Guidelines.

    2. Complete the Retreat Registration form and receive confirmation of their request.

    3. Need an approval from their confession Father, if it is their first time visiting the monastery.

    May God bless you.

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  • Please enter a number greater than or equal to 1.
    We are ONLY accepting overnight male retreatants. NO FEMALE RETREATANTS are currently allowed, because the St. Mary Family retreat building is still under renovation.

  • ➡️ Please enter the name and the relationship to the "male head of household" of ALL family members coming, [ including children ] .

    Please make sure that the number of names in the list is equal to the number of males and females entered below. Thank you.

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    Travel Plans

    - The maximum length of time for any retreat is 10 days, then the retreatant must wait 3 months from the last visit until another trip to the monastery can be made, without exceptions.

    - Please do not book any travel plans until confirmation is received. Once we have approved your registration, you will be prompted to enter your final travel plans then. Thank you.

    - Families (males only) are asked to register at minimum of 3 days in advance before their arrival.

  • Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

    Please Note:

    - The maximum length of time for any retreat is 10 days, then the retreatant must wait 3 months from the last visit until another trip to the monastery can be made, without exceptions.

    - If the dates are not available, that means the retreat house is fully booked.

    - The Monastery will only provide a ride for you from/to "Corpus Christi" Airport or "W Corpus Christi Stripes" Greyhound Bus Station.

    - The Abbey won't provide rides for large groups (families) coming for retreats. They will be responsible for their transportation to and from the abbey.

    - Rides are available only for small groups (families), that is groups with 5 or less people.

    - The monastery can't offer rides on those Days:

    + Nativity Feast: Jan. 6th, 2021, & Jan. 7th, 2021

    + Great Friday: April 30th, 2021

    + Joyous Saturday (Bright Saturday): May 1st, 2021

    + Resurrection Feast: May 2nd, 2021

    We apologize for any inconvenience.

  • Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • Please provide us with the names, relationships, and phone numbers of all your emergency contacts. Press the "Plus" sign to add more rows.
    NameRelationshipPhone Number 

  • If your first visit to the monastery was with a group, you must select "yes".

  • Father of Confession Approval

    An email will be sent to your father of confession, and once he approves it, we will receive your form.

    Please enter the full name and email of your Father of Confession so that you may receive the blessing to come on a retreat. Thank you.

  • In order for us to continue with your registration, we will need to get an approval from your Father of Confession. Your form will be sent to him, and once he approves it, we will receive your registration form to review it. Please review your form before submission. Typically, this may take up to three days to obtain. Thank you and please keep the monastery in your prayers.

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  • Donation Information
    Once you have submitted this form, you will be redirected to the diocese website. Please donate there by selecting “St. Mary and St. Moses Abbey” or one of our project designations as the option. Thank you for all of your support.

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    Please note, you will also receive a confirmation containing these details to your email. Thank you.

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St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey

Mailing Address

101 S Vista Dr Sandia, TX 78383

Driving Address

102 Scout's Path Sandia, TX 78383

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(361) 547-3257

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إن شئت أن تكون معروفاً عند اللـه، فلا تُعرِّف الناس بنفسك
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If you desire to be known by God, avoid being known by people.

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      I, the undersigned, have requested that St. Mary and St. Moses Abbey (herein referred to as “Abbey”) provide me with access to and/or use of its facilities and amenities located at 101 South Vista Drive, Sandia, Tx 78383 (herein referred to as “Property”). In consideration for my access to the Property, now or in the future, I knowingly and voluntarily contractually agree as follows:  



    COVID-19 Assumption of Risk and Certain Acknowledgments:


     The World Health Organization declared the novel virus, COVID-19, a worldwide pandemic on March 11, 2020. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregating of groups of people. 


    Although the safety and security of those inhabiting the Abbey, including but not limited to monks, novices, guests, workers, etc., remain top priorities, and regardless of any steps taken by the Abbey to reduce the risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, I am fully aware that there are a number of risks associated with me accessing and using the Property during the COVID-19 pandemic, including, but not limited to, being exposed to and contracting COVID-19 from individuals, surfaces, and airborne particles. The steps taken by the Abbey with respect to the Property can include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) propping open commonly used doors; (2) setting up hand sanitizer stations in various locations; (3) careful monitoring and regular cleaning and sanitization of guest rooms, common areas, and conference spaces before, during, and after an event; and (4) regular cleaning and sanitization of the Property generally.  


    I understand that contracting COVID-19 could result in serious medical symptoms requiring medical treatment in a hospital or could possibly lead to death. I further understand that no actions by the Abbey will guarantee that I will not contract COVID-19. On behalf of myself and my heirs, successors, and assigns, by accessing and using the Property, I knowingly and freely assume all risks, both known and unknown, related to COVID-19, including all illnesses, injuries, damages or death arising therefrom.  

  • My Commitments:

    Please acknowledge and indicate your commitment to and agreement with the following with

    YOUR INTIALS BELOW:

  • Note: If your coming with your family, the three next sections must be filled by the "MALE HOUSEHOLD OF THE FAMILY."
  • Note: If your coming with your family, the three next sections must be filled by the "MALE HOUSEHOLD OF THE FAMILY."
  • Note: If your coming with your family, the three next sections must be filled by the "MALE HOUSEHOLD OF THE FAMILY."
  • This commitment MUST be filled by the "MALE HOUSEHOLD OF THE FAMILY."
  • This commitment MUST be filled by the "MALE HOUSEHOLD OF THE FAMILY."
  • This commitment MUST be filled by the "MALE HOUSEHOLD OF THE FAMILY."

  • I, on behalf of myself and my heirs, successors and assigns, voluntarily agree to release, waive, discharge, hold harmless, defend and indemnify the Abbey, its affiliates, and each of the inhabitants of the Abbey, along with its insurers, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Indemnified”) from any and all damages, injuries, losses, liability, claims, causes of action, litigation, or demands, including but not limited to those for personal injury, sickness, or death, as well as property damages and expenses, of any nature whatsoever which may be incurred, directly or indirectly, now or in the future, in any way related to COVID-19 and in connection with my participation at the Abbey or any travel related thereto. I promise, on behalf of myself not to sue the Abbey for any of the foregoing.



    I am fully aware that participation at the Abbey (including any related travel) by me carries with it certain inherent risks related to COVID-19 transmission (“Inherent Risks”) that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid such risks. Inherent Risks may include, but are not limited to, (1) the risk of coming into close contact with individuals or objects that may be carrying COVID-19; (2) the risk of transmitting or contracting COVID-19, directly or indirectly, to or from other individuals; and (3) injuries and complications ranging in severity from minor to catastrophic, including death, resulting directly or indirectly from COVID-19 or the treatment thereof. Further, I understand that the risks of COVID-19 are not fully understood, and that contact with, or transmission of, COVID-19 may result in risks including but not limited to loss, personal injury, sickness, death, damage, including but limited to loss, personal injury, sickness, death, damage, and expense, the exact nature of which are not currently ascertainable, and all of which are to be considered Inherent Risks. I hereby voluntarily accept and assume, on behalf of myself, all risk of loss, personal injury, sickness, death, damage, and expense arising from such Inherent Risks.



    I have read and understood this Agreement and enter into it voluntarily in consideration of the opportunity to participate at the Abbey. I acknowledge I am giving up legal rights and/or remedies which may be available to me.

  • Please write the name of the minor visitor:
  • Visitors under 18 years of age must also have a Parent/Guardian sign this Agreement as well:
  • Write the names (First & Last) of all the family members, including your children, and any other family member coming with you to the monastery.
  • Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • By electronically agreeing to, and signing, this Agreement, You consent and agree to the COVID-19 ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER, AND RELEASE terms and conditions.
  • By electronically agreeing to, and signing, this Agreement, You consent and agree to the COVID-19 ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER, AND RELEASE terms and conditions.
  • By electronically agreeing to, and signing, this Agreement, You consent and agree to the COVID-19 ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER, AND RELEASE terms and conditions.
  • By electronically agreeing to, and signing, this Agreement, You consent and agree to the COVID-19 ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER, AND RELEASE terms and conditions.
  • Please let any ADULT FAMILY MEMBER (other than yourself and your spouse) coming to the monastery, sign here. By electronically agreeing to, and signing, this Agreement, You consent and agree to the COVID-19 ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER, AND RELEASE terms and conditions.