Abbey News

Announcement from Abbot Nicholas Wetz

Announcement from Abbot Nicholas Wetz, Abbot of the Community of St Gregory the Great   Following an invitation from the Archbishop of Cardiff and the Abbot of Belmont, the Community of St Gregory the Great is delighted to be able to send Dom James Hood and Dom John George to the diocesan parish of St […]

Dom James’ Oblate Report – September 2024

The latest report of the St Gregory’s Oblate Meeting, held last month at Buckfast Abbey, can be read here.  If you are interested in the life of a Benedictine oblate of St Gregory’s, or have thought about becoming one, you can contact the Oblate Master, Dom James Hood, by clicking here. 

Dedication of the Basilica of St Gregory the Great

On 12th September 1935, the biggest Roman Catholic ceremony in the west of England since the Reformation took place here at Downside. The consecration of the Abbey Church took place on this day, with the ceremony being carried out by The Prince Primate of Hungary, Cardinal Seredi. He was assisted by two cardinals, seven archbishops, […]

Heritage Open Day 2024

We’re pleased to be taking part in the Heritage Open Day 2024 series of events this year on 12 September!  Heritage Open Days is England’s largest community led festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Every year in September it brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history. […]