Three communities of nuns from around the world have joined the English Benedictine Congregation.
The nuns of Kylemore Abbey in Galway, Ireland, of Mariavall Abbey in Tomelilla, near Malmo, Sweden, and of Jamberoo Abbey, near Wollongong, Australia, were welcomed by the General Chapter of the Congregation held at Buckfast Abbey, in Devon.
Abbot President Christopher Jamison said: “Having communities of nuns and of monks as equal members is a strength of our congregation. Three new communities from across the globe now adds greater international diversity as another strength. We are delighted to welcome them.”