The Chapterhouse Launch and Itinerary

The abbey is delighted to announce that Julie Etchingham, the ITV News presenter and journalist, is coming to open The Chapterhouse, together with local honoured guests.

Later in the afternoon she will be in conversation with Austen Ivereigh reflecting on “Faith in the News”—in all its senses, from her professional and Catholic experience.

The day’s programme is open to all—visitors are welcome to join for all or part, but the formal opening is at 2:30pm.

Morning Programme

• 11:00am – Coffee
• 11:30am – Talk: More than a Guest: Why Hospitality Matters to St Benedict? – Abbot Brendan
• 12:45pm – Midday Prayer
• 1:00pm – Simple light lunch with the monastic community

Afternoon Programme



• 2:00pm – Arrival and light refreshments
• 2:30pm – Welcome and Introduction – Abbot Brendan; Formal Opening – Julie Etchingham
• 3:00pm – Tour of conference facilities, accommodation and garden
• 4:00pm – Refreshments
• 4:30pm – Faith in the News: Julie Etchingham in dialogue with Austen Ivereigh
• 5:15pm – Blessing of the New Guesthouse – Abbot Brendan