The historic town of New Norcia will host its 30th anniversary Studies Day on Friday 2 October. Photo: Adobe Stock. The Benedictine community of New Norcia is celebrating a significant milestone in 2026 as it opens its doors to welcome interested parties to its 30th anniversary New Norcia Studies Day. To commemorate the historic occasion, the 2026 Studies Day will be held on a Friday (2 ...

The winning artwork – Glenn Loughrey’s I Was Naked, You Was Afraid; So You Hid Me. Genocide 17:88. Photo: Bel & Cal Photography. I Was Naked, You Was Afraid; So You Hid Me. Genocide 17:88 by Glenn Loughrey has been awarded the 2026 Mandorla Art Award, Australia’s most significant thematic Christian art prize. A Wiradjuri artist and writer whose work explores the relational dimensions...

The following article was published in the Chimes Newsletter, produced by the Benedictine Community of New Norcia. On the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Wednesday 25 March 2026, Dom Anthony made his Simple Profession of monastic vows before the community at New Norcia - a moment of quiet courage and deep significance for all who witnessed it. When a novice changes his mind several times ...

When Steve Johnson began thinking about taking on a new challenge, he never realised that it would lead him to New Norcia. The accountant at the Catholic Education Office for more than 10 years, Steve is now the accountant at the Church Office in New Norcia.

A compilation of original piano-based music is the foundation of New Norcia-based Benedictine priest Fr Robert Nixon OSB’s new album. Photo: The Record/Archdiocese of Perth. A compilation of original piano-based music is the foundation of New Norcia based Benedictine priest Fr Robert Nixon OSB’s new album. Fr Robert’s musical work is well-known to many people through his role as organist...

An image from the Camino Salvado 2019. The annual St Joseph’s Camino Salvado Pilgrimage from Subiaco to New Norcia is now taking bookings for 2024. Photo: Supplied. The annual St Joseph’s Camino Salvado Pilgrimage from Subiaco to New Norcia is now taking bookings for 2024. The pilgrimage is next year being offered on two occasions, including from Sunday 25 August to Sunday 1 September an...

Those present enjoyed a varied day of musical recitals, lectures on the history and special features of the instrument, and a fine lunch in New Norcia’s St Ildephonsus’ College.

As one of six finalists for the Tiny Tourism Town award, the vote is now put to the public to determine the winner.

New Norcia’s fine olive oil has won five awards for its 2022 vintage at the Australian International Olive Oil Awards dinner.

A partnership between MercyCare and the New Norcia Benedictine Community has provided promising employment opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers.