About
Order &
Monastery
Living True Devotion
The Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Saint Benedict Center is a traditional, active Order, re-founded by Brother Hugh MacIsaac in 1976 in the spirit of Father Leonard Feeney. Both the Brothers and Sisters embrace True Devotion to Mary and daily consecrate themselves using the formula of Saint Louis Marie De Montfort. Our monastery, named Saint Benedict Center, reflects our life of prayer and work.
We are a Public Association of the Faithful in the Diocese of Worcester, Massachusetts.
Our Superior is Brother Thomas Augustine, MICM.
The Brothers MICM
The Brothers, Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (MICM), strive to mirror St. Joseph’s humility and devotion in their religious vocation. They embrace a traditional, active religious life, wholly dedicated to Jesus through Mary.
The Sisters MICM
The Sisters, Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (MICM), profess vows as Brides of Christ and embrace a traditional, active religious life rooted in prayer and work. Nourished by the Traditional Latin Liturgy, they are wholly dedicated to Jesus through Mary.
Our History
Saint Benedict Center was re-founded as our monastery in 1976 by Brother Hugh MacIsaac, whose vision was deeply inspired by the spirit of Father Leonard Feeney. Brother Hugh’s unwavering devotion set our apostolates in motion and continues to energize them today. For 50 years, his spirit of zeal for souls has sustained our monastery and carried forth the spirit of “To Jesus through Mary!” in all we do.
Est. 1976
Our Monastery
Saint Benedict Center is the name of our monastery and reflects our active religious life of prayer and work.
Nestled in the scenic town of Harvard, Massachusetts, our monastery is surrounded by an atmosphere ideal for contemplation and community. Saint Benedict Center is an oasis of peace and prayer—its own little world, often unnoticed by those who pass by on Route 110. With 14 buildings set on 100 acres, our monastery has been profoundly blessed by Our Lady. As a dear friend once remarked, “She walks the halls of this beloved establishment.”
Many young families, seeking the Traditional Mass, have discovered this hidden gem, and attend Mass regularly, as well as the many events held throughout the year. For those who truly make it their Center, the blessings of Our Lady become abundantly clear in their lives. Even the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, who own, operate, and maintain Saint Benedict Center, feel deeply grateful to live in a place so beloved by Our Lady.
Saint Benedict Center welcomes visitors. The Chapel is open throughout the day for visits, and everyone is invited to join in our events, which are listed in our monthly bulletin. Come and experience it for yourself!
Please note: Saint Benedict Center in Harvard, Massachusetts, is not affiliated in any way
with an establishment of the same name in Richmond, NH, or with catholicism[dot]org.