As the season of renewal and hope dawns upon us, we at Minsteracres Retreat Centre extend our warmest Easter greetings to you and your loved ones. In this sacred time of reflection and rejoicing, we are reminded of the values that bind us together in faith and fellowship.
Discover the power of dance and movement with a Circle Dance Retreat at Minsteracres Retreat Centre. Engage in a journey of collective joy and self reflection.
Fr. Mark Whelehan, Passionist priest, passed away on Feb 29, 2024, after receiving last rites, surrounded by his niece & community from Minsteracres.
Organ builder 83 year old Brian Brighton, was a 17 year old apprentice with Nelson’s Organ Builders in Durham when they installed the church organ and has been responsible for maintaining it ever since.
There are numerous reasons as to why singing is good for you which focus on both physical and mental health benefits.
“Monastic Music Hours” is more than just a musical event; it’s an invitation to step into the rhythm of monastic life, sung as it has been for hundreds of years. The retreat is designed to let participants experience the deep serenity and contemplation that monastic music fosters.
While Easter Sunday often steals the spotlight with its colourful eggs and joyous festivities, it is essential to recognize the profound significance of the days leading up to it. The Easter Triduum, a three-day period comprising Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, holds a central place in Christian liturgy and theology.
Welcome to Minsteracres where we hope you’ll enjoy a peaceful and entertaining evening performance of Christmas songs and carols in the company of Tynedale based singer-songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones.
Minsteracres celebrates 75th anniversary with 2024 retreat exploring “The Saving and Transforming Power of the Cross.” Dive into the Passionists’ legacy of divine love. Connect, explore, book now.
Sunday, 13th August, 1 – 4pm Come and join singers and musicians Annie Ball, Bronwen Davies-Jones and Gareth Davies-Jones for an outdoor concert set in
We are a Christian place of prayer with a resident community of Roman Catholic Passionist priests, nuns and lay people. The presence of the community gives the centre a homely atmosphere and provides a spirit of prayer and hospitality.Â
