Uljin Benedict Education Center

About this place

Uljin Benedict Education Center is a retreat and prayer space connected with Uljin Parish in the Diocese of Andong. The Catholic Directory of Korea identifies the Daegu Priory of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing as the community responsible for the facility. Unlike a parish church with territorial jurisdiction, its primary character is that of a spiritual center where people can step away from ordinary routines, concentrate on Scripture and prayer, and take part in formation with others. The fact that a religious community lives on site and cares for the place also distinguishes it from an ordinary meeting or training facility.

According to the monthly magazine Bit, the center hosts retreats based on lectio divina, Bible-reading retreats, Bible school, and individual and group retreats, while also serving as a house where guests can stay for rest. Its hall and audiovisual room, guest rooms, common areas, and garden support formation, contemplation, and community gatherings together. The space is also open as a place of rest for people who are not Catholic. Uljin Benedict Education Center can therefore be understood as a place in the Uljin area where Benedictine spirituality, Scripture-centered retreat, rest, and hospitality are brought together.