CSMV News

The Bookstall at St Mary’s Convent

If you have had the pleasure of sitting in the Welcome Area within Reception, you will have noticed the wonderful selection of books on sale.  The range of books is kindly organised by CSMV Oblate, Revd Barbara Mapley who writes about the Bookstall below. “The... read more

A Week In The Life

Sr Lizzie Ruth writes: Perhaps you are quite familiar with us Sisters but still wonder what we actually do all day. Or perhaps you are visiting this website for the first time hoping to learn more about our communal life here at St Mary’s Convent. I have recently put... read more

Associates Retreat to Lindisfarne

This wonderful retreat, organized and orchestrated by Rosey, finally took place in early May, having had to be postponed at least twice. We were 6 of us; 4 Associates, 1 Oblate and her friend. The retreat house, Marygate House, had stipulated that number because of... read more

Alison Jestico nominated to The Order of St Frideswide

It is with great excitement that we heard news of our Chair of Trustees, Alison Jestico’s well deserved nomination to The Order of St Frideswide. The Order of St Frideswide is named after the renowned patron saint of Oxford. Founded in 2001, by the then Bishop... read more

Associates News

The CSMV Associates hosted a well attended Quiet Day here in March, led by Novice Sr Lizzie Ruth.  The Associates Quiet Days and Retreats are open to all, and details can be found on our website here. Below, new Associate Vanessa Busfield writes about the recent Quiet... read more

Joy

The Sisters much appreciate all who have been praying for them, especially as we enter into the Triduum, and we in turn pray for all our contacts; may they have joy in the celebration of Easter.  And thanks to all who have blessed us with their Easter cards.   Photo... read more