St. Michael's Abbey

Saint Michael's Abbey is a monastery of Roman Catholic Canons Regular of the Order of Premontre in Silverado, Orange County, California. The members of the community combine a monastic-style life with the active ministry of ordained priests. The Abbey is located on 35acre on El Toro Road at the juncture of English Canyon and Live Oak Canyon in Trabuco Canyon.LiturgyUpon the conclusion of the Second Vatican Council, St. Michael's founding Abbot, Ladislaus Parker, O.Praem. (19 Dec 1915 - 3 Jan 2010), decided "to hold steadfast to all that was good in the old and not to shy away either from that which is new." Confreres wear the traditional white habit of the Premonstratensian Order. The Abbey is well known for its use of Latin Chant, of which four albums have been released.MinistriesConfreres of the Abbey serve in five dioceses in Southern California: Fresno, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and San Diego. Priests of the Abbey serve in high schools, parishes, offer retreats and spiritual direction.