WELCOME TO BELMONT ABBEY

It gives us great joy to welcome you to our website, as it would to our monastery.

We are a community of about 30 monks whose home is at Belmont, just outside Hereford on the borders of England and Wales.

 Following the 6th century Rule of St Benedict, and under the guidance of the Abbot, we seek to live the ancient wisdom of the monastic life in a contemporary way so that as St Benedict says, "in all things, God may be glorified." The rhythm of each day is shaped  by the liturgy, our daily cycle of prayer and praise. Our work in the monastery includes the welcome of many guests and visitors, but our reach is much wider through our monks working in  parishes and chaplaincies in Herefordshire and beyond, and as far away as Peru, our monastery at Lurin outside Lima. Through this website we hope to share with you something of the spirit of our monastic life and to remain in contact with our friends and supporters scattered throughout the world.




Bishop Mark Jabalé OSB


Please pray for the repose of the soul of Bishop Mark Jabalé OSB

who died peacefully on 9th May.

Reception of Body and Mass of Remembrance

Friday 30th May, 11am, St Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Swansea

 

Requiem Mass & Burial
Thursday 5th June, 12 noon, Belmont Abbey



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May Procession: Beautiful on the Mountains

By Abbot Brendan Thomas • May 15, 2025
Abbot Brendan's Homily on the Gospel of the Visitation

Bishop Mark RIP: Condolences

May 15, 2025
Bishop Mark Jabalé OSB Bishop Mark died peacefully on 9th May. Reception of Body and Mass of Remembrance Friday 30th May, 11am, St Joseph’s Co-Cathedral, Swansea Requiem Mass & Burial Thursday 5th June, 12 noon, Belmont Abbey Bishop Mark served this community well for many years, not least Abbot and before that Headmaster of the School. He was then asked to serve the wider church as Bishop of Menevia. May he know eternal happiness with God whom he served. Please pray for the eternal happiness of Rt. Rev. Dom Mark Jabalé 10th Bishop of Menevia 10th Abbot of Belmont who died 9th May 2025 in the 92nd year of his age, the 73rd year of his monastic life and the 67th year of his priesthood. May he rest in peace

Bishop Mark RIP

By Abbot Brendan Thomas • May 11, 2025
Bishop Mark Jabalé OSB Bishop Mark died peacefully on 9th May. His funeral will be held at Belmont at 12 noon on Thursday 5th June. Bishop Mark served this community well for many years, not least Abbot and before that Headmaster of the School. He was then asked to serve the wider church as Bishop of Menevia. May he know eternal happiness with God whom he served. Please pray for the eternal happiness of Rt. Rev. Dom Mark Jabalé 10th Bishop of Menevia 10th Abbot of Belmont who died 9th May 2025 in the 92nd year of his age, the 73rd year of his monastic life and the 67th year of his priesthood. May he rest in peace

Special Events Coming Up

May 7, 2025

Temporary Profession of Br Saul

By Abbot Brendan Thomas • May 6, 2025
A homily by Abbot Brendan at a special Easter Mass for Pope Francis, attended by Catholics from across the Deanery.
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Our community here at Belmont Abbey dedicate our lives to God through prayer and work. We receive various requests from those who have had a direct or indirect connection with the Abbey, but for whatever reasons are unable to visit.
We would be delighted to include your prayers within the community.
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