2013 has been an eventful year for us, beginning as it did with the celebration of Sr. Mary Joseph’s 80th birthday in the company of her family from all generations down to the newest baby. Soon afterwards we were united with the universal Church at the unexpected news of the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI and awaited with interest the election of his successor. The white smoke came quickly and, conveniently for us, around 6 p.m. which allowed us to gather for supper in the community room and watch the proceedings. We were joined by Dom Eamon, Abbot General of the S.O. Cistercians and his secretary Dom Thomas, normally resident in Rome, but spending a few days with us following the meeting of the Region of the Isles. The name of Jorge Bergoglio was not immediately familiar to some of us, but soon became so as the new pontificate began.
Examen
Click on the link to listen to it, it's not just for young people, it's helpful for everyone. Examen just click on the word ...
New postulant!
As the new website is launched, we have the launch of a new postulant. Irene arrived at 4:15 pm after a 15 hour flight! Please remember her in your prayers as she begins the start of a new Bernardine journey.
Website live soon
Hoping to have the site live very soon
New website
You may have realised if you've tried to get onto our site in recent days that the site has been under maintenance. We hope that you enjoy the new site and we would love to hear your feedback. There is lots still to be done but it's a work in progress at the moment!
