The Rule of Saint Benedict

26 August 2021

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LENT, HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES 20256
3 March 2026
Members of the public are welcome, as always.
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
TAKE THE QUIZ: Could you be a Benedictine monk?
28 February 2026
Answer 15 questions to find out.
Could you live by Benedictine values?
26 February 2026
Stay in our Monastic Guesthouse for a few days to find out - by donation
Abbot Paulinus' chosen charity appeal 2026Abbot Paulinus' Silver Jubilee Thanksgiving Appeal for Mon
25 February 2026
Supporting young men from poorer parts of South America to discern a Benedictine vocation through accompaniment, travel and pastoral care
Public Talk: Bradstreet, Dickinson & Oliver - Women of Words and Wisdom
24 February 2026
Thursday 16 April 2026, 7.30pm-9pm at St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth. Advance booking essential.
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.
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21 February 2026
Your views can help us - please take our brief survey. Thank you.
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
A six month journey into the spirit of indigenous wisdom continues in Surrey
17 February 2026
Continuing with UK Indigenous Spirituality: Mesolithic man, mistletoe and magic on Saturday 28 March 2026, 10am-12 noon, with Sheila Longman.
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