Welcome from Abbot Paul
Abbot Paul Stonham • March 29, 2020
Welcome to our website on behalf of our brethren at Belmont, Peru and the Parishes that we serve.
In these difficult times we hope you will find this website a good way to connect with us. We may not be able to open our Church doors at this current time, but the Belmont Community will continue to pray for all those suffering and in need, particularly our parish, oblates, retreatants and friends.
Once things return to normal we hope you will be able to visit us in person. For now, whether you are near or far, be assured of our prayers,
Abbot Paul
On the Commemoration of All Souls, Abbot Brendan reflects on the experience of death within a monastic community, the meaning of Purgatory, and St Benedict’s invitation never to lose hope in the mercy of God.
The Belmont community visit Dowlais, and remember the Benedictine Mission to South Wales as the country remembers the Aberfan disaster.
We welcomed the Knights and Dames from the Midlands and South Wales and thanked God for their mission and service.
A double celebration on the feast of St Michael and All Angels
A School of Love by the Wye: Abbot Brendan on the Cistercians on the Feast of the Holy Cross.
The Blessing of new Icons for the Churches in Stratford-upon-Avon, with inspiring talks by the Abbot Primate and Dr Rowan Williams.
“O Lord, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory abides.”
