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New Norcia featured in the West Australian Newspaper!
An article appeared in the West Australian today about Dom Paul Forsters' decision to join New Norcia Monastery.
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An Interesting Find - A Boarders Stash c1949
In April this year two New Norcia staff members happened to look into a large weathered crack between floor boards in the old dormitory on the top floor of St Ildephonsus’ College and saw some papery ‘treasure’ beckoning.
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New Norcia features in the Perth Spanish Film Festival!
"From Rosendo to Rosendo", commissioned by the Spanish Embassy, commemorates Bishop Salvado’s life through the eyes of Spanish rock star, Rosendo Mercado. The film will be screened at Cinema Paradiso in Northbridge, Perth as part of the Spanish Film Festival.
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New Avon Valley Initiative
New Norcia is a proud supporter of WA’s first Motorcycle Friendly region, the Avon Valley.
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The Chimes Magazine - April 2017
The latest edition of the Chimes Magazine is available to read over the Easter break.
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New Norcia Friends Magazine 2017
The 2017 Friends Magazine is full of the latest information about New Norcia and the launch of the 2017 Friends Special Project, the Museum Lift Project.
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Royalties for Regions Wheatbelt Development Fund Community Chest Grant
It is with great pleasure that we announce New Norcia has been successful in its bid to attain a grant though the Wheatbelt Development Commission’s 2017 Community Chest Fund.
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The Community Statement to the Royal Commission
Abbot John Herbert's Statement regarding the Royal Commission case study 50.
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Museum Gift Shop wins a Tourism WA/Royalties for Regions Grant
New Norcia is delighted to announce it has been successful in obtaining a Tourism WA/Royalties for Regions grant of $11,350 for upgrades in the Museum and Art Gallery shop and visitor centre.
Contact Us
Main Office
T: +61 8 9654 8018
F: +61 8 9654 8097
E: information@newnorcia.com.au
Friends of New Norcia / Volunteering
T: +61 8 9654 8018
E: friends@newnorcia.com.au
Museum & Art Gallery
Visit New Norcia
People visit New Norcia for many reasons; for spiritual retreat, to join a tour and see inside the magnificent buildings or sometimes just to walk around the town and enjoy the peace and beautiful scenery.
In this section you will find all the information you need for your visit to New Norcia. Details of places to eat and places to stay, details of the town tours and information about some of our favourite things to do in Australia’s only monastic town.
We recommend your first port of call is the Museum & Art Gallery to speak to one of the staff about the attractions and experiences New Norcia has to offer. The Museum & Art Gallery is also a Visitor Information Centre and is the point from which town tours leave.
Stay at New Norcia
There are so many different options for accommodation at New Norcia.
The Guesthouse is perfect for a quiet, retreat like experience - a world away from the rigours of modern life. You can join a Benedictine retreat here or be housed in the Hermitage for a silent retreat. Groups can be accommodated in the Old Convent or the historic boarding school colleges. Smaller groups are also able to book the Hostel, with its comfortable rooms, neo-classical architecture, scenic deck and heritage veranda, as well as St Ildephonsus' Cottage.
Please click on the areas on the right for more information.
Eat & Drink
Hospitality is a tenet of the Rule of St Benedict, the Rule by which the monks of New Norcia live, so wherever you choose to eat in town, our aim is for you to experience warm monastic hospitality.
Education & Research
From the earliest days of its foundation New Norcia has been focussed on education. The first Abbot, of New Norcia (Rosendo Salvado) established the Aboriginal girls and boys schools and the second Abbot of New Norcia, Fulgentius Torres built and opened the European girls and boys schools, which closed in 1991.
Since the closing of the schools, New Norcia's school buildings and grounds have been utilised by groups undertaking education programmes.
However, New Norcia also has a tradition of research and academia, with its impressive archival records and library collection, and scholars and researchers alike have delighted over the years in the information available in the town's records.
This section also provides information on the archives and library and provides link to forms which will give you access to the records of New Norcia.
Protecting a Unique Heritage
New Norcia is Australia’s only monastic town and has a unique heritage. Founded in 1847 by Spanish Benedictine Monks, the town has had many purposes; a mission, a monastery, a provider of education and now as a place of spiritual retreat.
Delve into the town's unique history, discover the ongoing and completed work necessary for the upkeep and restoration of this special part of Australia.
But it is not only the majestic buildings set amongst the Australian bush that sets New Norcia apart; its history is also encapsulated in the archival records of New Norcia and in the library and museum collections.
In this section we also have information about how you can donate to New Norcia to help the Community restore and maintain this treasure.
What's Happening at New Norcia
We hold a diverse array of events throughout the year at New Norcia.
Each year we host a full programme of events including a spiritual retreat programme presented by the Institute for Benedictine Studies, dinners at the New Norcia Hostel and a few other surprises!
Watch this space for all the updated information about "What's on at New Norcia".