This is one of the largest communities of Benedictine women in the United States. The 190 acre complex features a majestic domed church, outdoor Stations of the Cross, the Rosary Steps, a Lourdes Grotto, a walkway for recitation of the traditional prayer, and Hildegard’s Labyrinth for walking prayer and meditation. In addition, there are the Kordes Enrichment Center, a retreat and conference facility, and Marian Heights Academy, a boarding high school for girls.
Location:
802 E. 10th Street, Ferdinand Indiana 47532
Telephone
812-367-1411
Other History nearby:
(Evansville) Angel Mounds State Historic Park
(Gentryville) Colonel William Jones State Historic Site
(Corydon) Corydon Capitol State Historic Site
(Salem) John Hay Center
(Henderson) John James Audubon Museum and Nature Cen
(Ferdinand) Monastery Immaculate Conception
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01/10 Coming to The Ferdinand area
Smokin' on the Water - BBQ Festival By The Lake Liberty IN May4-5 Arts, Crafts, and Antiques of all kinds are permitted and desired. Lawn Equipment, Golf Carts, Personal Mobility Devices, Home Healthcare Products, ATVs, RVs, Vehicles, Boats, Outdoor Cooking Equipment, and Sporting Goods are also permitted and desired.
Lotus World Music and Arts Festival Bloomington IN May10 The annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival celebrates the diversity, beauty, and joy of music and arts from cultures around the world.
International Bar-B-Q Festival Owensboro KY May10-11 The Owensboro riverfront becomes a hub of activity when cooking teams gather to compete with their secret recipes for barbecue.
Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival Newburgh IN May17-18 There will be non stop jazz, wonderful wines, great food, and the opportunity to browse and purchase local art. All of this overlooking the beautiful Ohio River at the Old Lock & Dam Park.
Stucky Music Festival Park City KY May17-18 It is a hard economic time and Stucky Musical Festival would like to remain a low cost event that gives both musicians and local companies a place to promote themselves, as well as sell their merchandise. Proceeds will go to growing this festival so that it can continue on and to a local charity that helps children have opportunity to participate in music and art.
Lower Town Arts and Music Festival Paducah KY May17-19 The Lower Town Arts and Music Festival in Paducah, Kentucky is THE regional Festival for Western Kentucky and the surrounding area. The Festival's mission is to celebrate the cultural richness of this part of the country.
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