Established in 1886 Conception Seminary College is the largest of the 37 Roman Catholic college seminaries in the nation and one of only 13 with a complete four year academic curriculum. Conception strives today, as it has for 120 years, to fulfill the Church's need for well-trained priests. In the best Benedictine tradition, Conception Seminary College promotes academic excellence, character formation and spiritual growth. The operation of Conception Seminary College is the primary apostolate of the Benedictine monks of Conception Abbey. The Spiritual Formation Program is designed to nurture a priestly vocation and expand each seminarian's ability to understand and respond to God's call. The program has three components: strong liturgical experience and formation. individual spiritual direction and an emphasis on scriptural study and prayer.

This Monastery of the Benedictine Sister of Perpetual  Adoration, built in 1882, was the initial center of our Sisters in this country. Because there was a request from the Benedictine Fathers of Conception Abbey for assistance in ministering to the predominantly immigrant population of northwest Missouri, a small convent and school were established in the vicinity of Clyde. This small community continued to grow and flourish, eventually becoming a Congregation of more than 200 members.
The work of the Sisters is an integral part of their monastic life, earning them a living and witnessing to monastic poverty and simplicity. The various works are done within the monastery and include: baking and distribution of altar breads; printing and publishing a magazine, ''Spirit & Life''; retreat work; sewing; various art works, and hospitality which has traditionally been a Benedictine ministry.