Abbey News

31 Mar 2026

Petre Society at Downside Abbey

Downside Abbey welcomed members of the Petre Society to Pontifical Mass on the Solemnity of the Passing of St Benedict (21 March). The Petre Society, named after Monsignor Lord Petre (1847-93), is a group of men and women who support the work of the Community at Downside Abbey. Mgr Petre was a great benefactor of […]

22 Mar 2026

Holy Week at Downside Abbey

05 Jan 2026

Epiphany 2026

Mass for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord 12.00 pm Dom Abbot (Presiding)

06 Dec 2025

Christmas 2025

Come and celebrate Christmas at Downside Abbey this year: Christmas Eve: 4.30pm Vigil Mass (carols at 4pm) Abbey Church (Dom Martin) 10.00pm Mass during the night (carols at 9.30pm) Abbey Church (Dom Abbot) Christmas Day: 11.00am Mass during the day St Benedict’s Church (Dom Martin) Please note there will be no Christmas Day […]