Visitor comments about St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth
11 August 2021
What members of the public say about their visit to St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth
"A really warm, friendly cross section of people, young and older, both on the altar and in the congregation."
"An increasing number of families seem to attend. For music lovers, the Gregorian chants and superb organ-playing lift the mass to another level. A very special and spiritual place to be."
"The Abbey is very beautiful and peaceful, the perfect place to relax and meet the peace of the Lord."
"I would recommend Chilworth Abbey to anyone considering a retreat experiencing the monastic life. This place is very special indeed."
"I have stayed at the abbey quite a few times now and always found it a very tranquil and peaceful place. The church is lovely - very prayerful, and the guest master is very welcoming. Highly recommended!"
"An oasis of total serenity and deep goodness in an otherwise mad world."
"One of the most tranquil places I’ve ever experienced."
"Beautiful Catholic Church in a tranquil setting run by Benedictine monks."
One recent visitor loosely described their visit to St Augustine's Abbey, Chilworth as being to the place where God returns for a rest after a hard day's work.
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https://chilworth2gether.org.uk/chilworth-benedictine-abbey/
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