Welcome to Three New Convents Joining the English Benedictine Congregation

At the General Chapter of the English Benedictine Congregation we welcomed three communities of nuns into the EBC. This more than doubles the number of convents of nuns in the English Benedictine Congregation and also increases our global reach, all three houses being located overseas.

Abbots, abbesses, and delegates at the end of the EBC General Chapter, held at Buckfast Abbey
Abbots, abbesses, and delegates at the end of the EBC General Chapter

General Chapter ran from 11th – 21st July, at Buckfast Abbey in Devon. The three convents who have joined us are Kylemore Abbey in Galway, Ireland, Mariavall Abbey near Malmo, Sweden, and Jamberoo Abbey near Woollongong, Australia. We welcome them to the English Benedictine Congregation and look forward to having the opportunity to meet them.