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Tuesday, 14th January 2020
New Norcia Hotel Closure
We would like to thank our valued customers for your loyal patronage over the time you have been visiting us and regretfully confirm the closure of the New Norcia Hotel which occurred on Monday 6th January 2020.
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Thursday, 5th December 2019
The Chimes Magazine - December 2019
Welcome to our December edition of the Chimes and the last one for 2019!
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Thursday, 5th December 2019
Christmas Blessings from New Norcia
The monastic community and everyone at New Norcia, wish you a very happy and holy Christmas, and abundant blessings in 2020... more
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Thursday, 21st November 2019
Abbot Placid Scholar for 2020 announced!
At the Studies Journal launch held in Subiaco on Thursday 7th November, Fr John announced the new Abbot Placid Spearritt Scholar for 2020. As a result of an excellent proposal for the translation of a unique document, University of Western lecturer Marta Pérez Rey has been awarded the scholarship...
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Thursday, 21st November 2019
Abbot Placid Scholars Farewelled
The Abbot and the Archives Committee have announced a new scholar for 2020, so we would all like to take this opportunity to give a heartfelt thanks to our outgoing scholars Eugenia Schettino, Judy McGuinness and Andrew Walton...
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Thursday, 21st November 2019
New Norcia Studies 26 Launch
The 26th New Norcia Studies Journal was launched at the Palms Community Centre in Subiaco on Thursday November 7th. Now that Archives, Collections and Libraries are all part of the new department called ACL (Archives, Collections and Libraries – what else?), it was thought it would be a symbolic gesture to invite a luminary from this field to do the honours...
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Friday, 8th November 2019
Institute for Benedictine Studies - 2020 Programme Out Now!
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, prayers and rhythms of the Benedictine monastic community of New Norcia.
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Thursday, 7th November 2019
Catholic Professional Standards Ltd Training Day
On Thursday 7th November HR Manager Coralea A’Court and Safeguarding Officer for Group Accommodation Jody Burness participated in a Catholic Professional Standards Ltd training day in Perth...
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Monday, 4th November 2019
National Day of Sorrow and Promise
At Vespers on Sunday 27th the Benedictine Community, along with our guests and visitors in attendance, joined Catholic Religious throughout the country in prayer for the National Day of Sorrow and Promise.
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Thursday, 24th October 2019
The Chimes Magazine - October 2019
We hope you enjoy the October 2019 edition of the Chimes!
Contact Us
Main Office
T: +61 8 9654 8018
F: +61 8 9654 8097
E: information@newnorcia.wa.edu.au
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E: hotel@newnorcia.wa.edu.au
Friends of New Norcia / Volunteering
Museum & Art Gallery
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E: groups@newnorcia.wa.edu.au
Media & Communications
Visit New Norcia
People visit New Norcia for many reasons; for spiritual retreat, to join a tour and see inside the magnificent buildings or sometimes just to walk around the town and enjoy the peace and beautiful scenery.
In this section you will find all the information you need for your visit to New Norcia. Details of places to eat and places to stay, details of the town tours and information about some of our favourite things to do in Australia’s only monastic town.
We recommend your first port of call is the Museum & Art Gallery to speak to one of the staff about all the attractions and experiences New Norcia has to offer. The Museum & Art Gallery is also a Visitor Information Centre and is the point from which the town tours leave.
Stay at New Norcia
There are so many different options for accommodation at New Norcia.
The Hostel, with its comfortable simple rooms, home cooked meals and neo-classical architecture is a perfect place for couples and families. With its scenic deck and heritage veranda it is a perfect place to enjoy the sunset with a New Norcia Abbey Ale or a wine from the Abbey range. The Guesthouse is perfect for a quiet, retreat like experience - a world away from the rigours of modern life. You can join a Benedictine retreat here or be housed in the Hermitage for a silent retreat. Groups of 15 -100 can be accommodated in the Old Convent or the historic boarding school colleges.
Please click on the individual areas for more information.
Eat & Drink
Hospitality is a tenet of the Rule of St Benedict, the Rule by which the monks of New Norcia live, so wherever you choose to eat in town, our aim is for you to experience warm monastic hospitality.
Education & Research
From the earliest days of its foundation New Norcia has been focussed on education. The first Abbot, of New Norcia (Rosendo Salvado) established the Aboriginal girls and boys schools and the second Abbot of New Norcia, Fulgentius Torres built and opened the European girls and boys schools, which closed in 1991.
Since the closing of the schools, New Norcia's school buildings have been utilised for camps and groups and this section contains all the information you need if your group is interested in staying in one of the colleges or undertaking one of the education programmes.
However, New Norcia also has a tradition of research and academia, with its impressive archival records and library collection, and scholars and researchers alike have delighted over the years in the information available in the town's records.
This section also provides information on the archives and library and provides link to forms which will give you access to the records of New Norcia.
Protecting a Unique Heritage
New Norcia is Australia’s only monastic town and has a unique heritage. Founded in 1847 by Spanish Benedictine Monks, the town has had many purposes; a mission, a monastery, a provider of education and now as a place of spiritual retreat.
Delve into the town's unique history, discover the ongoing and completed work necessary for the upkeep and restoration of this special part of Australia.
But it is not only the majestic buildings set amongst the Australian bush that sets New Norcia apart; its history is also encapsulated in the archival records of New Norcia and in the library and museum collections.
In this section we also have information about how you can donate to New Norcia to help the Community restore and maintain this treasure.
What's Happening at New Norcia
We hold a diverse array of events throughout the year at New Norcia.
In 2019 we will be hosting a full programme of retreats, a Writers and Arts Festival and the education programme presented by the Institute for Benedictine Studies, plus the Studies Journal Launch in November and a few other surprises!
So watch this space for all the updated information about "What's on at New Norcia".