Thomas Bagnall Centre |
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Thomas Bagnall Centre Saint Mary's, New Abbey By Dumfries, Scotland DG2 8DW |
Tel: 01387 880201 |
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Roman Catholic - Ecumenical
The Thomas Bagnall Centre, in the Diocese of Galloway, is a Christian Retreat Centre for a Small Group to Pray, Rest and Renew with a special welcome to Priests to come, with or without a group, or family and friends, and celebrate Mass with us. New Abbey is situated 6 miles along the Solway coast from the town of Dumfries in the south of Scotland near the border with England. The building, which dates from 1824, lies within the precincts of the ancient wall of the 13thcentury Cistercian monastery of Saint Mary close-by, commonly known as Sweetheart Abbey. As part of the Parish of Saint Andrew’s in the town of Dumfries, Sunday Mass is celebrated in Saint Mary’s. The Centre is available for spiritual and pastoral uses for exclusive use for small groups within the Christian community. Groups and individuals are welcome to come for a quiet stay or for their own organized retreat with a leader of their choice. It is available, on a self-catering basis, daily or for longer periods such as weekends, or weekly. Accommodation presently is for a group of up to ten sharing three large bedrooms and having exclusive use of the Centre. New Abbey has two Inns, which offer extra accommodation.
The Thomas Bagnall Centre, which is not run on a commercial basis, is non-profit making, and is available for a single overall donation, not on a per per person basis. The suggested offerings are: Day £20 Weekend £50 Weekly £100 or whatever can be afforded. Administration: John Hampson, Old Post Office, Kirkbean, Dumfries, DG2 8DW Telephone: 01387 880201 Email: bagnallcentre@aol.com or info@thomasbagnallcentre.org |
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