NEWS & EVENTS AT ST AUGUSTINE'S ABBEY, CHILWORTH


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NEWS

LISTEN to Chilworth's Benedictine monks sing GREGORIAN CHANT
1 March 2026
Be mesmerised by this ancient and beautiful form of prayer, sung for centuries and still sung today
Monastic Forum - your questions answered
29 June 2024
Delve a bit deeper into understanding monasticism......
The design of a Benedictine monk's habit explained
25 June 2024
The habit as a powerful way of communicating the values of a monk....
What sort of Mass takes place at St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth?
by Fr John Seddon OSB 27 July 2023
Why we face East when celebrating Mass
Look within: become a Benedictine monk at St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth?
19 March 2022
Explore your vocation; stay with us for a few days and experience monastic life at arm's length....
Through the keyhole
by Fr John Seddon OSB 3 March 2022
Monasticism is thriving in the tranquil Surrey Hills
What prevents someone from getting to know and love God?
by Fr John Seddon OSB 6 December 2021
Read more such questions in our online Monastic Forum on the Abbey's website
St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth UK Roman Catholic Benedictine monastery
26 August 2021
Look within: become a Roman Catholic Benedictine monk at St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth
St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth UK Roman Catholic Benedictine monastery
11 August 2021
Look within: become a Benedictine monk at St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth
by Webmaster 10 August 2021
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MONASTIC PRAYER You can find out more about monastic prayer, especially Matins and our new series of Matins' Musings, with Fr John Seddon here in his video. ________________________________________
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EVENTS

Chilworth Abbey hosting series on ‘The Mystery of God’ by Bishop Robert Barron
1 April 2026
Session 6 (May 30): The God Who Is Love: (NEW DATE of Saturday 30 May 2026 after 14 February event was postponed)
Join us for a special day of Divine Mercy prayer
1 April 2026
Saturday 11 April 2026, 10.30am-4pm at St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth.
Public Talk: Bradstreet, Dickinson & Oliver - Women of Words and Wisdom
31 March 2026
Thursday 16 April 2026, 7.30pm-9pm at St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth. Advance booking essential.
Caravaggio’s Two Suppers at Emmaus - Public Lecture
29 March 2026
Saturday 23 May 2026, 1030-1200 at St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth. Different prices. Advance booking essential.
Discover the meaning of the Roman Catholic Mass - public talk series
27 March 2026
Monthly Saturdays 10.30am-12.20pm from 27 June to 19 December 2026 inclusive. £12 per person: advance booking essential.
Organ music during April 2026 at Holy Mass.
18 March 2026
Roman Catholic Holy Mass: Sunday Mass is 10am, daily Mass is at 9am.
Benedictine Monk to lead 2026 Mexico Pilgrimage to Guadalupe
18 March 2026
Join this special 9 day pilgrimage to Mexico from 6 to 14 October 2026 run by ALL SAINTS TRAVEL.
LISTEN to Chilworth's Benedictine monks sing GREGORIAN CHANT
1 March 2026
Be mesmerised by this ancient and beautiful form of prayer, sung for centuries and still sung today
Latin prayer and Chant at Chilworth
21 February 2026
Latin remains a sacred language of chant and contemplation - a gift that many find deepens prayer.
St Augustine’s Abbey 15 Years at Chilworth: A Living Benedictine Legacy
20 February 2026
Visit and get involved with your local Benedictine monastery or convent
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