Learn about or Benedictine Order and Community
6 March 2020
Learn about our Benedictine Order and Community
St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth is the home of a community of Benedictine monks belonging to the Order of Saint Benedict (Subiaco Cassinese Congregation).
The Congregation is made up of seven provinces : Italy, Flanders, Great Britain and USA, France, Spain, Africa and Madagascar, Vietnam and of two Pro-Provinces : Germany and the Philippines and one monastery under the responsibility of the Abbot President : New Norcia (Australia).
In 2020, the total number of the monks is 1,250 in 64 monasteries, which are either Abbeys or Priories.
They are found in the following 24 countries : Italy, Britain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Ivory Coast, Togo, Burkina Faso, Congo, Benin, Ghana, South Africa, Madagascar, Vietnam, Philippines, Australia, USA, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Haiti, and Bangladesh.
In 2020, the nuns or Benedictine Sisters number 975 in 45 female monasteries aggregated to the Congregation. They are located in France, Flanders, the Netherlands, Italy, England, Israel, Africa, Madagascar, Vietnam, Australia and North and Central America.
Some of our houses take part in the development programme of the local Catholic church as in schools in the Philippines and Puerto Rico. Some others, a minority, are in charge of a parish close to the monastery.
Saturday 23 May 2026, 1030-1200 at St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth. Different prices. Advance booking essential.
Roman Catholic Holy Mass: Sunday Mass is 10am, daily Mass is at 9am.
Supporting young men from poorer parts of South America to discern a Benedictine vocation through accompaniment, travel and pastoral care
Answer 15 questions to find out.
With the grace of The Holy Spirit.
Find silence and ancient wisdom.
Session 6 (May 30): The God Who Is Love: (NEW DATE of Saturday 30 May 2026 after 14 February event was postponed)
Frequently asked questions about the monastery all in one place.
Those discerning a monastic calling are encouraged to come forward while opportunities to visit and stay remain available.
Monthly Saturdays 10.30am-12.20pm from 27 June to 19 December 2026 inclusive. £12 per person: advance booking essential.
