Who we are - Stanbrook Abbey

  • Home
  • Who we are
    • Why we are here
    • A day in the life
    • Sustainability
    • Future plans
    • The Rule of St Benedict
    • English Benedictine Congregation
  • Prayer
    • Times of prayer
    • Pray with us
    • Request a prayer
  • Vocation
    • Vocation stories
    • Discernment
    • Oblates
    • Monastic resources
  • 400th JUBILEE
    • 400th Anniversary
    • Our history
    • Support us
  • Hospitality
    • Quiet day retreats
    • Friends
  • Holiday Lodges
  • News
    • News articles
    • Newsletter
  • Bookshop

Who we are

Home // Who we are

Why we are here

Find out more about Stanbrook Abbey nuns in the 21st Century

Find out about Stanbrook nuns

A day in the life

Prayer, lectio divina, study and manual labour all have a place in our daily life

What makes up a monastic day?

Sustainability

Wise stewardship is a theme that permeates the Rule of St Benedict

Learn about the eco features of our monastery

Future plans

After 400yrs we are still a work in progress

Plans to build the Guest House

The Rule of St Benedict

With the Gospel and the Rule of St Benedict as our guide

Read about the Rule of St Benedict

English Benedictine Congregation

We belong to a family of autonomous communities

Find out more about the English Benedictine Congregation
Facebook
Times of prayerSafeguardingDonationsContact
Disclaimer Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Web Development York
Copyright © Stanbrook Abbey 2026. All rights reserved. Registered charity number 1092065.