Monastère de Notre Dame du Perpétuel-Secours à Sainte-Thérèse

In the Diocese of Saint-Jérôme / Mont-Laurier (Canada), there is a small community of contemplative nuns ready to welcome you to spend time among them in prayer and silence.

The community of Redemptoristine nuns in Sainte-Thérèse

Located in the heart of Sainte-Thérèse (Québec), the monastery of the Redemptoristine nuns is part of a long tradition of Christian spiritual retreats in Canada. Placed under the patronage of Saint Teresa of Avila, a major figure in spirituality, the town of Sainte-Thérèse has been home to this contemplative community since 1963.

Founded with the support of Bishop Pierre Décary and approved by Bishop Émilien Frenette of the Diocese of Saint-Jérôme, the monastery was born from the desire to establish a French-speaking presence of the Redemptoristines. Three sisters from Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré initiated this foundation, soon joined by other nuns.

At the heart of both the world and the city, the Redemptoristine nuns are called to be a praying presence, a living memory of redeeming Love.

A life shaped by prayer and contemplation

Founded in 1731 in Scala (Italy) by Marie Céleste Crostarosa and Saint Alphonsus Liguori, the Redemptoristines belong to a contemplative order centered on prayer and the remembrance of Christ throughout the day.

Their daily life is organized around:

• liturgical prayer (5 offices per day),
• manual or intellectual work,
• times of silence, rest, and meditation.

Each sister offers her talents in service of the community, in a spirit of simplicity and prayer. A private garden also allows for moments of contemplative walking and wonder.

Going on a spiritual retreat in Sainte-Thérèse

The monastery offers individual spiritual retreats in a setting conducive to silence and renewal.

Guests can:

• take part in Mass and the daily liturgy,
• experience times of deep silence,
• rest, read, and pray,
• walk in the surroundings of the monastery.

This Christian retreat in Sainte-Thérèse offers a true pause in a busy world, helping you rediscover inner peace and clarity.

Monastery guest house, a simple and peaceful welcome

The monastery guest house offers 6 rooms, available for stays of at least 2 days.

The features of the stay include:

• single rooms,
• participation in the liturgical life,
• a small spiritual library available,
• spaces for silence and rest.

A large room also allows for hosting groups, for recollections, formation sessions, preparation for the sacraments, and more. It is accessible to people with reduced mobility thanks to an elevator.

A monastery in the heart of the city, near Montreal

The monastery is located in Sainte-Thérèse, in the Diocese of Saint-Jérôme, about:

• 20 minutes from Laval,
• 30 to 40 minutes from Montreal.

Easy to access, it offers a rare balance between urban life and monastic calm, ideal for an accessible spiritual retreat.

What to do around the monastery?

Nearby:

• Jardin des Sources Park, ideal for walking and observing nature
• Sainte-Thérèse-d’Avila Church, an architectural gem open to the public
• green spaces conducive to recollection

These places perfectly complement the experience of a spiritual retreat in Québec, combining prayer, nature, and silence.