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Tuesday, 2nd March 2021
The Second Abbot’s Table Dinner, held at the New Norcia Hostel
The 48 guests enjoyed French food hand crafted by Abbot John and classical French music played by Fr Robert. The atmosphere was set with candlelight and flowers on the table. Click here to see the menu created for the night...
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Tuesday, 23rd February 2021
The Mandorla Art Award 2021
The Mandorla Art Award 2021, Australia's most significant thematic Christian art prize. ALL ARTWORKS FOR SALE
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Thursday, 4th February 2021
Easter at New Norcia 2021
We are now taking bookings for those wanting to spend the Easter weekend at New Norcia. To register, please contact Bernadette at the Guesthouse on guesthouse@newnorcia.com.au or on 9654 8002. Easter Services are...
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Thursday, 26th November 2020
The Chimes Magazine - December 2020
Welcome to the December edition of the New Norcia Chimes. Within the pages you will find information about the Rock of Remembrance, a newly installed memorial at New Norcia; photos and an article about the recent Abbot's Dinner held at the New Norcia Hostel; and New Norcia's Christmas timetable which we welcome you all to join us for.
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Thursday, 29th October 2020
Rock of Remembrance
At the conclusion of Mass on Sunday 25th October, we were pleased to bless the newly installed ‘Rock of Remembrance’ – an interactive memorial in honour of those who experienced any form of neglect or abuse at New Norcia. Situated next to the Abbey Church, the memorial serves as a permanent acknowledgement and apology, in the hope that it will contribute to a sense of healing and reconciliation.
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Thursday, 24th September 2020
The Chimes Magazine - September 2020
Welcome to our September 2020 edition of the New Norcia Chimes magazine. There have been exciting new developments in our Museum and Art Gallery, please click here to read all about it and other exciting things happening in town.
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Tuesday, 15th September 2020
Child Protection Week 2020 - Competition & New Book Launch
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Thursday, 9th July 2020
The Chimes Magazine - July 2020
Hello from New Norcia and welcome to the latest edition of The Chimes magazine! It has been a quite a few months since our last edition, while our town closed and then re-opened with the COVID Pandemic. So there is plenty to catch up on, including Dom Paul Forster's recent Solemn Profession and Benedictine Institute events coming up. We hope you enjoy reading about our latest news.
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Thursday, 19th March 2020
Statement from the Archbishop Costelloe SDB re COVID-19 & Pastoral Letter
Please find below a statement from the Most Rev Timothy Costelloe SDB on revised and temporary changes to be implemented within the Archdiocese of Perth in relation to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), as well as a Pastoral Letter. In according with directives from the Archdiocese of Perth, and for the protection of public health, the Benedictine Community of New Norcia advises...
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Wednesday, 4th March 2020
New Norcia's Final Audit Report - CPSL
The Catholic Professional Standards Ltd (CPSL) has published a Final Audit Report which includes the results of the Benedictine Community of New Norcia's compliance with the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards (NCSS).
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E: information@newnorcia.com.au
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Museum & Art Gallery
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 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 town tours leave.
Stay at New Norcia
There are so many different options for accommodation at New Norcia.
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 can be accommodated in the Old Convent or the historic boarding school colleges. Smaller groups are also able to book the Hostel, with its comfortable rooms, neo-classical architecture, scenic deck and heritage veranda, as well as St Ildephonsus' Cottage.
Please click on the areas on the right 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 and grounds have been utilised by groups undertaking 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.
Each year we host a full programme of events including a spiritual retreat programme presented by the Institute for Benedictine Studies, dinners at the New Norcia Hostel and a few other surprises!
Watch this space for all the updated information about "What's on at New Norcia".