Benedictine statues in O'Grady

Our Catholic Benedictine tradition

Founded in 1895 by monks of ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â's Abbey, ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â strives to be an inclusive community of learners and thinkers, rooted in tradition and inspired toward progress. Informed by the Catholic intellectual tradition and guided by its Benedictine values, ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â’s has an obligation to educate the next generation of leaders to be mindful citizens of the world who can exhibit wisdom and compassion in thought and through action. The university’s core themes of faith, reason, service, and community reflect this holistic approach. At ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â’s, students, faculty, and staff think, pray, act, and live with heart.


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Catholic College of Distinction

ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â's was named a Catholic College of Distinction for 2024-25.

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Abbey Church and courtyard

ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â's Abbey

ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â's Abbey is a Benedictine community in Lacey, Washington.

St. Benedict statue

Benedictine values

The Rule of St. Benedict is a guiding text for ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â's community.

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History

In 2020, ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â's Abbey and University celebrated its 125th anniversary.

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