Prince of Peace Abbey

Category: Monastery

Address: 650 Benet Hill Rd, Oceanside, CA 92058, USA

Phone: +17609674200

Opening hours

Sunday: 10:30AM–4PM

Monday: 10:30AM–4PM

Tuesday: 10:30AM–4PM

Wednesday: 10:30AM–4PM

Thursday: 10:30AM–4PM

Friday: 10:30AM–4PM

Saturday: 10:30AM–4PM

Reviews

Julio Caceres

Nov 20, 2017

Beautiful and paceful place perfect for spiritual retreats or meditation location

Noel Meza

Oct 22, 2016

A beautiful and perfect place for prayer, reflection, meditation, and contemplation. Everytime I go, I leave feeling more peaceful and more happy. The church is beautiful inside, especially the chapel. The prayer trails are amazing. Last time I walked the prayer trail containing the "Way of the Cross". I prayed all the stations with my friend, and the setting and atmosphere allowed us to really meditate on the stations of the cross. The views are spectacular. The prayer trails serve as a perfect place to enjoy, take in, and appreciate wilderness. The gift shop has an impressive collection of books, art, gifts, accessories, etc. The library is also of a good size and has many books to utilize for prayer and study. The grounds also serves as a center for retreats and spiritual activities and events, so if you're considering having some type of activity or event, I highly suggest the Prince of Peace abbey!

Lizis Liz

May 14, 2015

Prince of Peace is amazing- it is very calming and the mass is beautiful. I have been attending oblate instruction there each month for the past year and it has been such a wonderful journey. I love it, I love the monks, I love our Catholic faith!

Fred Hagen

Mar 23, 2013

I spent a weekend retreat at the abbey this March, 2013. It has been some time since I went to a retreat at any Catholic facility, probably 50 years. The monks were very approachable, helpful, and had the face of someone in close contact with their savior. There is a great opportunity to join in worship and prayer with them in their church. They took care that I was able to find my place and sing the Psalms with them each day. Their life is dedicated to knowing their savior and it reflects in their souls. Such a welcome relief from this world. The rooms are quiet and very clean. The food is served well and on time. You can walk on the top of their mesa in quietness and reflection looking at the California coastal chaparral. This gave me a chance to retreat with my savior and I enjoyed it.

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Questions & Answers

Are you safe from the fires?

nordstrom in maryland Rytlewski | Aug 26, 2018
Prince of Peace Abbey | Aug 26, 2018

We're sorry we didn't see your question when it arrived. We were safe.

Times of mass

Jim Delfin | Aug 26, 2018
Prince of Peace Abbey | Aug 25, 2020

Our Sunday Mass is always at 10:30 a.m. On the other days of the week, it is at 11 a.m.

I would like to know about the retreats in silence I am a missionary of Jesus and I would like to take one can guide me

Ana Sasso | Aug 26, 2019
Prince of Peace Abbey | Aug 26, 2019

You can make a reservation for a room here for yourself.

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Do you offer confessions to the public?

Mary Trotter | Aug 26, 2019
Prince of Peace Abbey | Aug 26, 2019

You may call to make an appointment to confess. (760) 967-4200 extension 200.

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is the monestery closed for vs sits Visits

Gilbert Gonzales | Jan 27, 2022
Prince of Peace Abbey | Jan 27, 2022

The public can still visit the grounds.

Do you give retreats?

fran styles | Sep 29, 2021
Prince of Peace Abbey | Sep 29, 2021

Individuals who are guests in our retreat house may ask to speak to someone while here. Groups that book use of our retreat house can either bring their own speaker or ask us if we have someone available to speak to them. However, due to the pandemic, we are not at this time admitting more than five persons at a time to overnight stays in our retreat house.

Do you have any outdoor Masses open to the public during Covid?

Jean Taddonio | Aug 25, 2021
Prince of Peace Abbey | Aug 25, 2021

10:30 a.m. everyday. Masks are still required. Keeping 6 feet between all persons. Communion in the hand only.

Do you need to make an appointment to have Saint Benedict medals to be blessed? What day and time is best?

Perfecto Natividad | Aug 25, 2021
Prince of Peace Abbey | Aug 25, 2021

Call our guest office (760) 967-4200 extension 248 to ask.

What about Mass in spanish?

Juana L.Arvizu | Aug 25, 2021
Prince of Peace Abbey | Aug 25, 2021

We are a monastery, not a parish church, so we have only one Mass each day. It is in English.

When will your public weekday Masses start?

Lk B | Aug 25, 2020
Prince of Peace Abbey | Aug 25, 2020

We are making preparations, acquiring the necessary supplies and equipment, and discerning our procedures. We don't yet know for certain the date of re-opening our Mass to the public. However, it seems we should be able to re-open well before the end of this month. Here is a helpful video about what to expect when Mass is open again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPnwn4j1WTk

Do you still sell honey to the public?

Genevieve Schmid | Aug 25, 2020
Prince of Peace Abbey | Aug 25, 2020

No more.

What are the Sunday mass times

Rosie Villarta | Aug 25, 2020
Rosemarie Day | Aug 25, 2020

10 30

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Would your bee keeper remove bees from inside a roof?

Diane Teeter | Aug 26, 2019
Prince of Peace Abbey | Aug 26, 2019

Do not post your telephone number here, but call us (760-967-4200 x 200), and we will either relay your inquiry to the beekeeper who helps us or provide you with his telephone number.

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What time is Mass on Saturday?

Marilyn Gilliland | Aug 26, 2019
Prince of Peace Abbey | Aug 26, 2019

11 a.m. on Saturday http://princeofpeaceabbey.blogspot.com/2007/04/hours-of-worship-and-prayer-prince-of.html

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when is korean ignatian silent retreat ? february ?

Kyungsook Park | Aug 26, 2019
Prince of Peace Abbey | Aug 26, 2019

A Korean group will be here February 13 to 17.

Iam sick for couple of years I need honey to make drinking water I need to add or eat honey instead of sugar please I reside in San Diego would you let me know if is possible to send money for some botles of honey right now is impossible to ?

Maria Medellin | Aug 26, 2019
Prince of Peace Abbey | Aug 26, 2019

We are sorry we don't ship the honey.

I have nice furniture to donate. Do you need a couch, 2 end tables, coffee table and comfy recliner (just needs cleaned). We are clearing out my mother in laws house.

CATHE Baird | Aug 26, 2019
Prince of Peace Abbey | Aug 26, 2019

Thank you for the offer. However, we don't have need of those. The Brother Benno Thrift Shop near us can take them and can pick them up if you wish. https://www.brotherbenno.org/thrift-shop/

Hello !! Is it open on Mondays?

Katy Rivera | Aug 26, 2019
Prince of Peace Abbey | Aug 26, 2019

SUNDAY MASS AT 10:30. MASS OF OTHER DAYS AT 11.

Is there a youth group?

Juann Castillo | Aug 26, 2018
Prince of Peace Abbey | Aug 26, 2018

Although our monastery's church is open to public participation in our Mass, we are not a parish, and we do not offer the activities of a parish.

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Is it true you sell honey

Louise Balcar | Aug 26, 2018
Paul Kerr | Apr 27, 2022

See CT

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