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It is with great sadness and grief that our Monastic Community asks for your prayers for the repose of the soul of Vuyo Kenneth Tjeku. While he was not… Read more: + Vuyo Kenneth Tjeku +

Thinking of winter? It’s going to be 98 degrees today here in the Northern Neck of Virginia. Most of the Christian Faithful are worried about their air-conditioners keeping them… Read more: +PAX | Can you make a tax deductible donation to help us pay for a new HVAC system?

Our lastest newsletter is now available. Please download it here. If you would like to make a donation towards our well, this is a very good time to do… Read more: Magnificat Newsletter August 2023

The Priory has a new landline number: (804) 465-1986. Please use this number to reach us.

Our latest newsletter is now available. Read it here.

It is with great joy that we announce that due to the generosity of the United Anglican Church, we have been able to acquire the property of the former… Read more: Habemus domum!

On 1 January, our Fr. Prior, Fr. Damien Truslow-Trudeau, began his new pastorate at Saint Luke’s Anglican Catholic Church, Falmouth, Va. We wish Fr. Prior a very happy start… Read more: Congratulations Fr. Prior

Our Christmas 2022 Newsletter is now available.

Dear Friends, It has been a busy few months since our last newsletter at Christmas. We hope you enjoy reading about our activities, which mainly focused on building up our youth,… Read more: Newsletter Easter 2022

Our Christmas 2021 Newsletter is now available.

The latest Magnificat, the newsletter of Our Lady of Good Hope Monastery is now available, read it here.

(11/6/1949-9/23/2021)          It is with sadness, yet with joy in the hope of the resurrection, that we report that the Reverend Father Sazi Mngomeni has gone to his eternal… Read more: In Memoriam

Feeling the heat? Yes, we know it’s 99 degrees here today, but maybe you are also feeling the warmth of the Spirit calling you to religious life.

Our Lady of Good Hope Scout Troop continues to grow. We have approximately 20+ Scouts, Cubs, and Meerkats in our Troop. As Troops are required to meet weekly, ours… Read more: Scouts

We hope that this does not become habit. During the night of Saturday 21 August 2021, one or more thieves made entry into the back wall of the Church.… Read more: Khuma Church Burgled (Again)

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During the night of 8 August 2021, one or more thieves made entry into the rear door of Our Lady of Good Hope, Khuma by ripping off the tin… Read more: Burglary of Khuma Church

Due to the prohibition on gatherings (and religious services), we were unable to host our July feeding program. However, we were able to reschedule it for the next public… Read more: Feeding Program for August

Join Fr. Trudeau as he shares the readings for this Sunday and a message on Spiritual Gifts.

The latest issue of The Magnificat, the newsletter of the Priory of Stilfontein is now available. View it now at https://mailchi.mp/a5874a277e7b/magnificat_newsletter_june2021-10313528

With the lockdown and public religious services once again prohibited, it gives us the chance to focus on things not so important, such as painting the roof of the… Read more: Painting the Priory Church Roof.

What a surprise today. Someone found us while looking for churches and dropped off a donation of stuffed animals. The children will certainly enjoy them. Just in the process… Read more: A pleasant surprise.

Due to the ongoing Covid pandemic and the regulations prohibiting gatherings, and the likelihood that they will be extended, and with the health of our local clergy paramount, the… Read more: Postponed

Please note that the Priory is always closed to the Public on Mondays. This includes Our Lady of Good Hope Church and Offices. If you have a pastoral emergency,… Read more: Mondays at the Priory

The Priory of Stilfontein will host a clergy Retreat day on 15 July 2021. All priests are invited to arrive between 830-900 am and enjoy a light tea before… Read more: July 15 Clergy Retreat

On 16 June 2021, being a national holiday, the Very Reverend Damien Trudeau, Prior of Our Lady of Good Hope Monastery and Vicar General of the Missionary Diocese of… Read more: New Church in Khuma

It’s a school holiday week in South Africa. Fr. Prior wanted to host a traditional “Vacation Bible School,” but due to his illness and ongoing recovery this was not… Read more: Khuma Feeding Programme

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Unfortunately, Fr. Prior is unable to publicly celebrate the Eucharist. However please join us tomorrow at 10am as usual as we celebrate Morning Prayer in the Priory Church.

Of your charity, please continue to pray for the healing of our Prior. Fr. Prior has returned from the hospital as of Friday the 2nd of April and is… Read more: Continued Prayers

Of your charity, please pray for the recovery of our Prior, the Very Rev Damien Truslow-Trudeau. Fr. Prior was struck down suddenly on the evening of the 21st, our… Read more: Prayers for Healing

Join the Very Reverend Damien Trudeau, Vicar General of the Missionary Diocese of the West, and Prior of Our Lady of Good Hope Monastery at the Priory of Stilfontein… Read more: V Sunday of Lent, Passion Sunday Mass, “Facing the Truth.”

Join the Very Reverend Damien Trudeau, Vicar General of the Missionary Diocese of the West, and Prior of Our Lady of Good Hope Monastery at the Priory of Stilfontein… Read more: IV Sunday of Lent, Laetare or Mothering Sunday: “Sacramental Vision.” Readings and Sermon from the Prior.

Join the Very Reverend Damien Trudeau, Vicar General of the Missionary Diocese of the West, and Prior of Our Lady of Good Hope Monastery at the Priory of Stilfontein… Read more: III Sunday in Lent, Readings and a Sermon from the Prior.