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Tuesday, 18th February 2025
The Chimes - February 2025 Vol. 25 No. 1
New Norcia celebrates the return of its historic bells, welcomes new postulant Rohan, and announces a musical soirée by Fr. Robert Nixon. Updates include lightning damage restoration, accommodation management changes, and a new book release on Santos Salvado.
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Friday, 6th December 2024
The Chimes - December 2024 Vol. 24 No. 10
November was a month of heartfelt gatherings and cherished moments, marked by faith, tradition, and the warmth of togetherness. From celebrations of life and love to milestones of spiritual growth, each event reflected the enduring bonds that unite us.
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Monday, 4th November 2024
The Chimes - November 2024 Vol 24. No. 9
In this issue of the Chimes we welcome Todd, our new Roadhouse/Salvado Cafe manager and Abbot John pays a pastoral visit to St Mark’s Abbey Camperdown.
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Wednesday, 9th October 2024
The Chimes - October 2024 Vol 24 No 8
In this issue of the Chimes, there's a notice of change to monastic horarium and we celebrate a beautiful wedding.
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Wednesday, 11th September 2024
The Chimes - September 2024 Vol 24 No 7
In this issue of the Chimes, we welcomed the Archivist for the Sisters of St Joseph in South Perth and received a significant donation to New Norcia's art collection.
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Tuesday, 13th August 2024
The Chimes - August 2024 Vol 24 No 6
In this issue of the Chimes, we celebrate two birthdays and invite you to several events including the Mandorla Art Award's Art and Prayer Retreat and a Russian Musical Soirée by FR Robert Nixon OSB.
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Wednesday, 10th July 2024
The Chimes - July 2024 Vol 24 No 5
In this issue of the Chimes, New Norcia welcomed a Spanish TV crew into the Archives; and we remember Mary Bridget Neville.
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Tuesday, 11th June 2024
The Chimes - June 2024 Vol 24 No 4
In this issue of the Chimes, Abbot Johns welcomes the Mippy family at the New Norcia Studies Day; we celebrate Diana's 70th Birthday and Carmel and Joyce represent New Norcia at the Country Women’s Association’s opening of the exhibition “Beyond the Scones”.
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Monday, 13th May 2024
The Chimes - May 2024
In this issue of the Chimes we take a look back at several community events and celebrate New Norcia's nomination as a finalist in the Tiny Town Awards.
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Wednesday, 3rd April 2024
The Chimes - April 2024
This issue of the Chimes includes the celebration of Abbot Bernard Rooney's diamond jubilee of ordination and a look back at the Easter Triduum.
Contact Us
Main Office
T: +61 8 9654 8018
F: +61 8 9654 8097
E: information@newnorcia.com.au
Friends of New Norcia / Volunteering
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E: friends@newnorcia.com.au
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".