Trappist Caskets

Trappist Caskets As contemplative monks, casket making provides for our modest living. We impart the sanctity of a life of prayer into our manual labor.

We contemplative monks view the work of making caskets as a corporal work of mercy and as men of God, impart the sanctity of a life of prayer into our manual labor. Along side local lay artisans, we find great satisfaction in working with natural materials to make only earth-friendly products. Caskets of the purest quality are the result.

We survived January and the sub-zero temperatures. February looks set to return to normal. Have a great week!
02/09/2026

We survived January and the sub-zero temperatures. February looks set to return to normal. Have a great week!

We navigated a cold January without any significant issues at the Abbey. We hope February will be much better. Have a bl...
02/02/2026

We navigated a cold January without any significant issues at the Abbey. We hope February will be much better. Have a blessed week and month.

I enjoyed touring the Holy Cross Abbey guesthouse in Berryville, VA, in November. The chapel was designed by Frank Kacma...
01/25/2026

I enjoyed touring the Holy Cross Abbey guesthouse in Berryville, VA, in November. The chapel was designed by Frank Kacmarcik, who also designed our church. Have a blessed week.

We received a surprise 3-4" of snow this weekend. Unfortunately, the sub-zero temperatures were predicted. Have a blesse...
01/19/2026

We received a surprise 3-4" of snow this weekend. Unfortunately, the sub-zero temperatures were predicted. Have a blessed week.

Today, we resume Ordinary Time after Advent and Christmas. Have a blessed week.
01/12/2026

Today, we resume Ordinary Time after Advent and Christmas. Have a blessed week.

The Magi arrived for Vespers last night. We have a beautiful nativity scene at the Abbey and for our guests. Have a bles...
01/05/2026

The Magi arrived for Vespers last night. We have a beautiful nativity scene at the Abbey and for our guests. Have a blessed week.

Brother Joseph found beautiful trees for the infirmary and refectory this year. Have a blessed new year!
12/29/2025

Brother Joseph found beautiful trees for the infirmary and refectory this year. Have a blessed new year!

Our Carnegie-Stout Library replaced its Christmas tree this year, and the new one is beautiful. Have a blessed Christma...
12/21/2025

Our Carnegie-Stout Library replaced its Christmas tree this year, and the new one is beautiful. Have a blessed Christmas season.

I noticed a beautiful sunset from the kitchen window this afternoon. I stepped outside with my phone, but then remembere...
12/15/2025

I noticed a beautiful sunset from the kitchen window this afternoon. I stepped outside with my phone, but then remembered it was 0 degrees outside. I was quick. Have a blessed week.

Our Advent journey continues with an additional 5.5 inches of snow on top of the 13 inches received a few days prior. Wi...
12/08/2025

Our Advent journey continues with an additional 5.5 inches of snow on top of the 13 inches received a few days prior. Wishing you a blessed week.

On the 1st Sunday of Advent, we had over a foot of snow on the ground. Wishing you a blessed Advent season.
12/01/2025

On the 1st Sunday of Advent, we had over a foot of snow on the ground. Wishing you a blessed Advent season.

Last week, I spent a few days with the Community at Holy Cross Abbey in Berryville, VA. We celebrated their 75th anniver...
11/24/2025

Last week, I spent a few days with the Community at Holy Cross Abbey in Berryville, VA. We celebrated their 75th anniversary. I stayed a couple of extra days on retreat. Have a blessed Thanksgiving week.

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Peosta, IA
52068

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Tuesday 7:30am - 4am
Wednesday 7:30am - 4am
Thursday 7:30am - 4am
Friday 7:30am - 4am

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We contemplative monks view the work of making caskets as a corporal work of mercy and as men of God, impart the sanctity of a life of prayer into our manual labor. Along side local lay artisans, we find great satisfaction in working with natural materials to make only earth-friendly products. Caskets of the purist quality are the result.