Kaia'tanó:ron
Kateri Tekakwitha
1656-1680

Kateri Shrine - St. Anthony Monastery

"In southern Maine, St. Anthony's Monastery is situated about four miles from the town of Kennebunk on the western side of the Kennebunk river which issues into the Atlantic at lovely Kennebunk Beach. The area was discovered by the French explorer Samuel de Champlain in the year 1604.

Kennebunk - probably the name of an indian chief; the name may be formed by the union of three words: KEN - meaning long, NEB - meaning water at rest, and UNK - meaning land or place; some indian linquists think Kennebunk means, "The place where he thanked Him."

Thousands come to enjoy these peaceful and expansive grounds every year, especially in summer. Everybody is most welcome to visit, to rest, to meditate, and to pray."

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Franciscan Monastery
P.O. Box 980
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-2011
We depend on your generous support, Peace!

St. Anthony Monastery Web site

 

Photograph by Juliana L'Heureux