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Retreats taking place at Worth Abbey
The Open Cloister
Founded in 2005, The Open Cloister is Worth Abbey’s retreat programme, offering a space for spiritual reflection rooted in Catholic and Benedictine traditions. It invites individuals seeking prayer, rest, and renewal in the peaceful surroundings of the Abbey, building on the legacy of the former Centre of Spirituality.
Hospitality is central to Benedictine life. The Open Cloister extends this hospitality to a wider audience, welcoming hundreds of guests each year through a collaborative effort between monks and laypeople. Whether for a weekend retreat or a day visit, it serves as a meaningful link between the monastery and the wider world.
Worth Abbey
The monastic internship programme
Worth Abbey runs an internship programme for small groups of men to live in proximity to the Community and share in their lives. This internship provides an opportunity for up to five men at a time to live alongside the monastery for two months, following a way of life like that of the monks.
During this time, you will learn about the Benedictine tradition and have the opportunity to live in community, to deepen your prayer life and your personal engagement with scripture.
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