Monks Marketplace passes one-year mark
In January, The Monks Marketplace at St. Gregory s Abbey celebrated one year of being in business.
The shop originally opened on Jan. 15, 2020, located just under the clock tower at the abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur.
Brother Damian Whalen, O.S.B., said despite having to close around March and April of 2020, and then a couple other times due to COVID-19, they ve done well in their first year.
“In spite of that, we ve had really good success,” he said.
Jan Pasienski, one of two oblates who works at the Monks Marketplace – the other being Alma Sleeper – credited dedicated customers who have contributed to their success in the first year.