Thornycroft Hall

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Spiritual resources

While Thornycroft is closed and we can’t provide recollections, we will resort to virtual means of formation instead. Here are some recollections, holy hours and meditations to help you keep close to God during this time of isolation.

Recollections

For details of online recollections for secular priests please contact Fr Joe Evans on frjoe153@gmail.com

Monthly recollections for women are being held via Zoom contact us for details.
Alternatively go to the DHEF website for resources so you can do it on your own at a time that suits you.

Go to DHEF website

Good Friday

by By Fr Peter Haverty | An audio meditation on the sufferings of Christ on the cross on Good Friday.

Maundy Thursday

by by Fr Robert Farrell | A meditation for Maundy Thursday on growing in love and awe for the tremendous gift of the eucharist.

Holy Week

by Fr Joe Evans | A meditation on entering into the scenes of the gospel and becoming part of Holy Week.

Further resources

Additional video and audio resources can be found on our spiritual resources page.

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News

Paneer and prosciutto salad

by Marta Osorio | Mar 26, 2021 | Cookery School, Recipes

A lovely combination of ingredients, simple and quick Paneer and prosciutto salad with roasted vegetables.

Marta’s savoury options

by Anne-Marie Walker | Mar 10, 2021 | Cookery School, Events, News, Recipes

Marta is offering savoury options as well as celebration cakes and snacks to help raise funds to repair Thornycroft’s roof.

Marta’s amazing snacks

by Anne-Marie Walker | Mar 10, 2021 | Cookery School, Information, News

Marta’s offering snacks to help raise money for roof repairs. Check out what’s on offer.

Help us to fundraise for Thornycroft

Hello everyone I am currently starting a fundraising project to support Thornycroft Hall with the costs of repairing the roof. I am offering freshly made savoury dishes, cakes and bakery products. 100% of the proceeds will go towards the project. Thanks for your support. For more information please visit our Facebook page where you can see full details of how to place an order.

Welcome to Thornycroft Hall

Thornycroft Hall is a conference centre that holds spiritual and cultural activities throughout the year. All spiritual activities are entrusted to the Opus Dei Prelature. Thornycroft hosts activities for people of different ages and walks of life. These include seminars and conferences on cultural and spiritual topics, family development programmes, sports and activity weekends for young people, retreats and days of recollection. Thornycroft Hall is owned by the Siddington Trust Limited (registered charity no 282339).

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We have events for people of all ages

Retreats

A retreat is a time spent away from your ordinary occupation, when you can reflect on how you live your faith in your everyday work, with your family and with other people.

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Recollections

Recollections take place twice a month for women and once a month for secular clergy. These few quiet hours are an ideal opportunity for personal prayer and reflection on different aspects of Christian life.

For women

For secular clergy

Conferences

Thornycroft hosts conferences that support the Catholic faith and culture across the north of England. Participants explore ways of making a practical impact on the heart of civil society. Conferences are held for the laity and the clergy.

Thornycroft conferences

Priests’ conferences