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Benedictines Of Mary, Queen Of Apostles

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1209848
Status
Registered
Registered
Sept. 3, 2024
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
ST. MARYS ABBEY
MAIN ROAD
LITTLE HAYWOOD
STAFFORD
ST18 0UF

Activities

Following the Rule of St. Benedict, the nuns provide the ancient liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church to the public at St. Mary's Abbey at Little Haywood in Staffordshire, that is, Mass and the Divine Office with Gregorian chant. They provide hospitality to visitors, and assist young women in discerning their vocation.

Objects: The Objects Of The CIO Are To Advance The Roman Catholic Religion In The Spirit Of The Rule Of St Benedict For The Public Benefit By:-1. Providing The Liturgy Of The Roman Catholic Church To The Public At St Mary’s Abbey Colwich, That Is, Mass And The Divine Office With Gregorian Chant, Together With Providing Hospitality To Visitors To The Abbey;2. Occasional Lectures, Religious Retreats And Classes, Especially Vocational Talks And Guidance For Women And Lessons In Ecclesiastical Churchwork; And3. Future Expansion Is Anticipated To Include Symposia On Gregorian Chant And Sacred Music.nothing In This Constitution Shall Authorise An Application Of The Property Of The CIO For The Purposes Which Are Not Charitable In Accordance With Section 7 Of The Charities And Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 And Section 2 Of The Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.

Classification

How
Provides Services
What
Religious Activities
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Staffordshire

Trustees

Name Appointed
Dr Gavin Jordan Sept. 9, 2024
Mother Abbess Cecilia Snell Nov. 13, 2025
Sister Grace Dunne Nov. 13, 2025
Sister Helena Zoonen Nov. 20, 2024