WINTER GROUNDS

Some lovely photographs of the grounds on one of the frosty mornings we had last week (19/12/08) Read More >>

ALL THOSE LEAVES!

Autumn is a busy time in the gardens for the Novitiate and Brian who looks after the mechanical side (19/12/08) Read More >>

VISIT OF THE APOSTOLIC NUNCIO

The Apostolic Nuncio visited Downside on 4th October (19/12/08) Read More >>

VOCATIONS RETREATS 2008

The new programme of Vocations retreats for young men (aged 18 – 35) is available. If you would like your own copy please contact Dom David, or view it, by clicking here (05/02/08)

DEEP CALLS TO DEEP

The new book on prayer by Dom David has been published by Continuum and copies are available in the Abbey Bookshop (05/02/08) Read More >>

ST WULSTAN AT 1000

St Wulstan was born 1000 years ago this year. Our parish in Little Malvern celebrated his feast day on 19th January in style (05/02/08) Read More >>

MANQUEHUE

For the third year we welcome a small community of Benedictine oblates and members of the Manquehue Apostolic Movement to Downside. What makes them give up their Chilean summer to come to Downside? (05/02/08) Read More >>

BENEDICTINES RETURN TO WESTMINSTER

Back in November, monks of the English Benedictine Congregation were invited back to Westminster Abbey by the Dean and Chapter to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Congregation. To find out why this is called the DIES MEMORABILIS click here (05/02/08)

EASTER RETREAT AT DOWNSIDE

The Easter retreat at Downside this year will be preached by the Abbot, Dom Aidan Bellenger. We are looking forward to welcoming many friends of the monastic community, as well as welcoming newcomers. For details of the programme and the application form, please click here (05/02/08)