Conception Abbey, United States

What it is

A Benedictine abbey in north-west Missouri founded from Engelberg in 1873, whose Basilica of the Immaculate Conception holds historic murals and a pipe organ.

What it needs

The 'Faithful Stewards' mini-campaign addresses facility needs planned for the next two years: replacing the basilica's heating and cooling system, replacing the outer glass that protects its stained-glass windows, and new HVAC components in the seminary's St. Maur Hall. The abbey says the aging systems cause condensation and humidity that put the historic murals, artwork and pipe organ at risk.

Before you act. More than $1 million of the $1.7 million had been raised by August 2025, so the campaign may now be close to its goal. About $225,000 of it is for the seminary building rather than the abbey.

Sources

Last checked 8 November 2026. Responsible body: Conception Abbey.

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