Saint Bernard Abbey

About this church

Saint Bernard Abbey in Cullman, Alabama, is a Benedictine monastery of monks of the Order of Saint Benedict, and its public liturgy schedule centers on Mass and the Divine Office. On Sundays, Mass is celebrated at 10:30 a.m., with Matins and Lauds at 7:00 a.m., Sext at 10:00 a.m., and Solemn Vespers at 5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass is at 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, Mass is at 5:00 p.m., with Matins and Lauds at 6:00 a.m., Sext at 11:55 a.m., Vespers at 5:30 p.m., and Compline at 7:15 p.m. Compline is not open to the public on Wednesdays or Sundays.

The abbey's schedule can change, especially on major feast days and school occasions, and updates are posted in the news section of the website. Visitors can request that the monk-priests offer a Mass for a particular intention, with a free-will stipend that supports the monastery; the site explains how to submit a request by letter. The abbey's site also lists a retreat center, the Ave Maria Grotto, and a school, each with its own phone number, along with pages describing the monastery, a day in the life of the monks, and the abbey's work. The mailing address is 1600 St. Bernard Drive SE in Cullman, and the monastery can be reached at 256-734-8291.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Liturgy schedule · Mass intentions and stipends · Abbey homepage, address and phone numbers

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