About Us

Dominican

Rooted in the 800-year-old tradition of the Order of Preachers, Dominican nuns share in the mission of St. Dominic by living a life steeped in the Word of God. Through prayer, study, and silent witness, they participate in the Church’s work of proclaiming Christ—not by preaching aloud, but by being wholly given to God in love and intercession. Their lives echo the rhythm of the Gospel: celebrating the liturgy, pondering the mysteries of faith, and upholding the Church and the world in constant prayer. In this hidden yet powerful way, they make present the preaching mission of the Order.

Cloistered

In choosing enclosure, Dominican nuns withdraw from the world not to escape it, but to love it more deeply in God. The monastic enclosure creates an atmosphere of silence, simplicity, and shared life, where the Word of God may dwell abundantly. Within the cloister, every aspect of daily life—prayer, study, work, and community—forms a single path toward deeper communion with Christ. This life of hidden sacrifice becomes a quiet yet enduring act of love, interceding for the needs of all humanity from the heart of the Church.

Nuns

Dominican nuns are women captivated by the mystery of God, living lives of prayer, silence, and humble labor. They are remember-ers, continually calling to mind the presence of God and the needs of the world. Through perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the singing of the Divine Office, and meditation on Scripture, they seek transformation in Christ and offer their lives for the salvation of souls. In the spirit of Mary, they ponder the Word in their hearts, intercede for the Church, and carry the silent weight of the world’s suffering to the Lord in love.

Our Community

We live together as a community shaped by prayer, silence, and shared life. United by our vows and love for Christ, we support one another in a spirit of charity and joy. Our daily rhythm draws us closer to God and to each other, as we seek to live in harmony and deepen our communion in Christ.

Our History

The Monastery of the Blessed Sacrament in the Archdiocese of Detroit was established as an act of thanksgiving to God on the seven hundredth anniversary of the foundation of the Monastery of Our Lady of Prouille by the BlessedFather St. Dominic. Mother Mary Emmanuel Noel, one of the four American foundresses, and six other nuns left the Monastery of St. Dominic, Newark, New Jersey, came to Detroit on Passion Sunday, April 1, 1906, to bring Dominican contemplative life to Detroit.

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