This abbey's history dates back to 1954, when its parent abbey, the Benet Lake Abbey in Wisconsin, founded it. Apartments for the elderly were established in 1980 in Hingham and in 2001, the Abbey Center opened and now serves the South Shore with social, educational and cultural events. Named after a medieval monastery in England, Glastonbury Abbey hosts lecture series and retreats and conducts adult education programs in scripture. The grounds are beautifully kept and the Abbey Center itself is tucked into the woods.