Saint john's benedictine volunteer corps

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Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat
Manila, Philippines

The Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat, or Manila Abbey, is a Benedictine men's monastery located on Mendiola Street in Manila, the Philippines. The monastery was founded by monks from Spain in 1895, in the final years of Spanish colonial era in the Philippines and is dedicated to Our Lady of Montserrat. The Rt. Rev. Austin Cadiz, OSB is the Abbot that looks over this Monastery.

 

Work of the SJBVC

Volunteers teach English and support the various missions throughout the islands of the Philippines.

Those who have served

2010-2011: Corey Friend & Matt Harren

2019-2020: Justin Kletschka & Peter Griggs