New Norcia Benedictine Community

Spirituality Retreats

In keeping with St Benedict’s rule of hospitality for guests, the Monastery Guesthouse is a place of retreat for individuals and groups from all walks of life and beliefs seeking to quietly share the simple life, prayer and rhythms of the Benedictine monastic community of New Norcia.

Prayer & Retreats

All visitors are welcome to join the monks for the daily celebration of the Divine Office in the Monastery Oratory and Mass in the Abbey Church. Individuals and groups are invited to take part in their own retreats at the Monastery Guesthouse and Old Convent, and spiritual direction is available on request.

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Spirituality Programme

For those interested in guided retreats, each year the Community and Guesthouse runs a series of spiritual retreats which allows people from all walks of life and beliefs to set “time apart” to renew and regain a sense of balance. Every retreat creates space for participants to join in the community life of the monks through the daily round of prayer and the celebration of the Eucharist, to enjoy the natural environment and to enter into the spirit of silence, solitude and peace.

Download our Spirituality Programme brochure for events in 2011, or click here for upcoming events in 2012.