Initially dedicated to the Apostle Paul, the monastery underwent several transformations, eventually becoming a refuge for Franciscan monks who sought solace amidst the turmoil of invading forces.

“We are financially quite stable, but monks are at the heart of a monastery – they are what gives a monastery meaning and without them it loses its meaning,” he says. The Cistercians voted ...

All operations within the friary will be shuttered at the end of June, 2017. News of The Franciscan friars of Holy Name Province is provided here. One would think that this Medina sandstone ...