I am pleased to promote a vocations week at the Benedictine Abbey of Colwich for those women seeking the religious life according to the Rule of St. Benedict. Sr. Marie Therese of the Abbey welcomes women of all ages and walks of life to share with her and the community in contemplation, prayer and work. The week will provide women with a taste of the Benedictine life and spirituality: there will be time for rest, recreation and reflection.
The event is free.
Those wishing further information are welcome to contact Sr. Marie Therese directly at novblog@googlemail.com or check out the community's website at:
Colwich has a fascinating history: it's origins stem from Helen More (great, great grand daughter of St. Sir Thomas More) who set up a small community of nuns in Cambrai (1623). A daughter house was set up in Paris (1652) which flourished and became independent from the mother house in Cambrai. During the French Revolution the Cambrai community returned to England, establishing an abbey at Stanbrook; the Paris community moved to St. Mary's Abbey in Colwich.
The community's history is given on the website.
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