Thornycroft Hall

Name: Recollection for secular clergy
Start: 2021-2-4T11-11-00-00
End: 2021-2-4T16-16-30-00
Location: Thornycroft Hall

A natural setting for personal growth

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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

Find your latest recollection from DHEF.

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Nativity and the cross

by Fr Peter Haverty | An audio meditation on how suffering which was present with Jesus right from his birth in Bethlehem is necessary for us as it is where we will find joy and the Holy Spirit in our hearts.

Our Lady and redemption

by Fr Peter Haverty | An audio meditation by Fr Peter Haverty on the reason to give thanks to the Blessed Trinity on the feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Immaculate Conception

by Fr Peter Haverty | An audio meditation for the novena and feast of the Immaculate conception focusing on humility.

Further resources

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

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News

March Retreat for Men

by Anne-Marie Walker | Jan 17, 2021 | News

March’s retreat for men will take place either in Thornycroft and online or if we are locked down online only.

Delicious Tiramisu Cups

by Marta Osorio | Jan 12, 2021 | Recipes

This cute and delicious tiramisu recipe is just the sweet treat we need to cheer ourselves up.

Spinach and smoked salmon roulade

by Marta Osorio | Dec 16, 2020 | Recipes

This Spinach and smoked salmon roulade is a very easy but impressive recipe. I served as a starter on a Christmas dinner, very pretty and delicious!

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