Monastery Guest House, New Norcia

历史

New Norcia was founded by Spanish Benedictine monks in 1847 and was named after Norcia in Italy, the birthplace of St Benedict.  

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.

The town has had many purposes since; a mission, a monastery, a provider of education and now as a place of spiritual retreat.

The Monastery, where the monks live, work and pray, is at the heart of New Norcia. The monks of New Norcia live according to the guidance and rhythms of The Rule of St Benedict, which has been followed by monks since the sixth century AD. Monks who do so are referred to as ‘Benedictines’. Unlike many priests and nuns, monks do not join an ‘order’ as such, but instead join an autonomous monastery where they promise to remain for the rest of their lives.

食品与饮料

Simple, home cooked, self-serve meals are provided in the dining room.

Following the tradition of the monastic community, lunch is the main meal of the day, including three courses and a glass of wine. A lighter two-course supper is provided in the evening. Upon request, every effort is made to welcome guests, who wish to have a meal with the monks in the monastery refectory, which is taken in silence with reading.

Guests can order light meals from the Roadhouse for breakfast and lunch, where there is also a small bar open from 11am-4.30pm

庭院和花园

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其他设施

The Benedictine township is a cultural and spiritual treasure immersed in the Western Australian bush. Twenty seven of its buildings are classified by the National Trust and the town as a whole is registered on the National Estate. Daily tours of the entire town are conducted at 11.00 am and 1.30 pm.

Prayer:

• Everyone is welcome to join the monks for the daily celebration of the Divine Office and Mass in the Monastery Oratory.
• On Sundays mass is celebrated in the Abbey Church.