Why pilgrims come
Enter a place shaped by prayer, community, and pilgrimage
Founded in 1912, Mount St. Benedict is the Caribbean’s enduring Benedictine monastery and a living center of prayer, work, retreat, and hospitality. Its significance rests on active monastic life and regional Catholic service rather than an apparition or relic claim.
Catholic contextMonasteryTunapuna, Trinidad and Tobago
Research trail1 catalog sourceLast checked Sep 5, 2026
Pilgrim planningConfirm before travelingWorship times and access can change
TraditionCatholic
Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations
Solemnity of St. BenedictConfirm the abbey’s current public liturgy and guest arrangements.
Overnight stay available
Pax Guest House operates at Mount St. Benedict; reserve directly and confirm current retreat and guest policies.
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Sources, tradition, and what is verified
Source trail1 cited catalog source
The destination record was last checked on 9/5/2026.
Editorial standard
This page records the site’s tradition as “Catholic.” That wording describes the nature of the claim and keeps devotional tradition distinct from independently verified history.