Sr Usia's Solemn Profession
On 13th November 2020, Feast of all Saints who lived under the Rule of St Benedict, Sister Usia made her Solemn Profession.
Father Michael Hart's retirement
We give thanks for his ministry and friendship during the last four years, and we wish him a very happy retirement...
Fr Michael will celebrate his last Mass at Holy Cross Abbey on Sunday 16th August 2020 at 9am.
Deo Gratias.
In Memory of Father Richard Adam OCSO 1930-2020
Fr Richard was the first chaplain at Holy Cross Abbey, Whitland 1991 – 2001, and joined in the work required to convert the former motel into a monastery...
Fr Richard died peacefully on Friday 22nd May 2020 at Mount St Bernard may he rest in peace.
In Memory of Father John Moakler OCSO 1927-2020
Fr John was our well beloved chaplain from 2001 – 2015, when following a fall with severe injuries and complications, he returned to his community Mount St Bernard Abbey in Leicestershire ......
A few weeks ago Fr John seemed not so well and stayed in bed. On Tuesday 7th April the community gathered for the prayers of the dying and at 6am Wednesday 8th April he died in his sleep. May he rest in peace, join the heavenly throng and the Lord he loved and served.
Sr Jean Celebrates her 80th Birthday
In November Sr Jean celebrated her 80th birthday with Mass, many cards and gifts. A festive lunch with the menu chosen by Sr Jean and cake made by Sr Usia. It was a lovely celebration. Ad Multos Annos!
Sr Elizabeth Celebrates her 90th Birthday
On 9th October we celebrated Sr Elizabeth's 90th Birthday, it was a beautiful day. Mass for Sr Elizabeth was followed by birthday greetings and gifts in the Chapter Room. Sr Elizabeth's good friend Barbara from Germany came especially. The lunch menu was requested by Elizabeth and enjoyed by all.
Ecumenical Vespers 14th October 2018
Sunday 14th October 2018 Ecumenical Vespers with Canon Patrick Thomas Vicar of Christ Church Carmarthen presiding Afternoon tea will be served from 3pm and Vespers will begin at 3.45pm
Sr Elsie's Temporary profession
On the Solemnity of St Peter & Paul Sr Elsie made her Temporary Profession. It was a grace-filled ceremony and a lovely day of celebration. Sr Elsie had initially emailed us from Hong Kong thus beginning a nine months dialogue. Then in 2014 Elsie came for a two month live-in and finally entered on 15th May 2015. A huge journey from a busy life in Hong Kong to a Cistercian community in Wales for which we give thanks. Sr Elsie now joins Sr Usia in the Juniorate.