Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D. Bishop | Archdiocese of Louisville

Single Catholic men between the ages of 18 and 35 are invited to participate in a "come and see" vocation weekend retreat. The event will take place from August 29 to September 1 at the Abbey of Gethsemani, located at 3642 Monks Road, Trappist, Kentucky.

During the retreat, attendees will have the chance to join the monks in choir for the Liturgy of the Hours. The monks are members of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, commonly referred to as Trappists.

The retreat also includes tours of the monks' workplaces and opportunities to hear their personal witness.

Interested individuals can register for this free event by contacting Father Anton at 502-549-4116 or via email at vocations@monks.org with "come and see" as the subject line. It is important to note that space is limited.