CSMV News

The School of Contemplative Life

Chris Whittington from The School of Contemplative Life reflects on the Retreat he led at St Mary’s Convent this Autumn. “It was such a joy to lead a silent retreat at the Maribel Centre in October for 23 people of varying ages, beliefs and levels of... read more

The Betjeman Society visit St Mary’s Convent

In September, The Retreat Wing were excited to host a meeting of The Betjeman Society, Wantage branch. Eighteen of the 40 group members attended the day on 7 September, they enjoyed a tour of St Mary Magdalene’s Chapel with a talk given by CSMV Associate Sue Thwaite... read more

RIP Sister Eileen CSMV

We ask for your prayers for Sister Eileen. Born: 21st December 1919 Professed: 7th March 1969 Died: 5th November 2022 May she rest in peace and rise with Christ in glory.   The Requiem at St Mary’s Convent on Tuesday 22nd November 2022 at 1.30pm will be followed... read more

RIP Sister Jean Frances CSMV

We ask for your prayers for Sister Jean Frances. Born: 8th January 1930 Professed: 9th February 1960 Died: 29th October 2022 May she rest in peace and rise with Christ in glory.   The Requiem at St Mary’s Convent on Wednesday 9th November at 11am will be... read more

Novices Come Together

Three times a year the Postulants and Novices from Anglican Religious Communities around the country come together for a few days. On each of these Inter-Novitiate Study Weeks we receive teaching on a certain theme and we also have plenty of opportunity just to chat... read more