On November 25th we were delighted to welcome Marlena Kowalska from Poland. Marlena entered the novitiate as a postulant following participation in a Monastic Weekend Experience in 2023 and a period as an observer earlier this year. Marlena has considerable experience in the computer software industry and has been interested in Cistercian life for some […]
The following statement was issued by Dom Rufus Pound OCSO, Superior ad nutum of the Cistercian Abbey of Our Lady of Silence, on 21st November 2024. Historical Note: The Cistercians were first established in Ireland in 1142, initially at Mellifont Abbey by St Malachy, Archbishop of Armagh. By the time of the Reformation and the […]
Sisters Fiachra and Kathleen were delighted to be amongst a group of Cistercians invited to participate in a wonderful Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Minane Bridge recently, to celebrate the 800th year of foundation of Tracton Abbey by monks of the Cistercian Order. Bishop Fintan Gavin was the chief celebrant, assisted by Fr Denis […]
The Sister gardeners and decorators did us proud today in their assembly of a beautiful collage of home produce at the foot of the altar for our annual thanksgiving Mass. All fruit and veg included in the display were grown on site, amongst which there were tomatoes, apples, grapes, pumpkins, artichokes, kohl rabbi, carrots, onions […]
On Saturday 31st of August, Sisters Denise, Beatrice and Laura made their way from Glencairn to Kylemore Abbey to attend a celebration for Religious hosted by the Benedictine nuns to mark the opening of their newly built monastery. A couple of weeks prior, Sisters Ann and Liz from Glencairn had attended the blessing of the […]
The children are only just gone back to school and here we are already talking about Christmas?! Yes, we are. Here at Glencairn Abbey, preparation for the Christmas card season is already well under way with the design and production of our new designs for 2024. This past year, Sister Fiachra travelled to Chile for […]
From September 16th, our church is closed for painting. Mass will be held in the Function Room of the Guesthouse everyday at 8:15am. To attend the Divine Office in the community Chapter Room, please wait for Sr Stephen in the Guesthouse Reception Area and she will accompany you inside!
On Tuesday, August 13th, the Sisters of Glencairn Abbey had the great joy of welcoming newly ordained Dominican priest, Fr Chris Gault, OP, to celebrate Mass for them. As a newly ordained priest, Fr Chris gave his blessing to everyone present, which was a great grace for everyone who received it. On this occasion as […]
The Sisters of Glencairn were delighted to welcome a troop of French Catholic Boy Scouts to St Mary’s Abbey again, following a first group’s visit in the summer of 2022. This years troop from Lille and the surrounding area, arrived on the evening of July 27th and stayed until Thursday 1st August. Happily, we had […]
The Community of Glencairn would be most grateful if you would remember them in prayer while they make their annual retreat from 6pm on Wednesday April 17th to 9 am on Friday April 26th. During this sacred time the Sisters will attend conferences and engage in extra prayer, study and spiritual reading. Should you wish […]
