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abbey nullius of New Norcia Benedictine abbey , located in southwestern Western Australia, founded, 1846, for the Christianization of the aborigines. Established as an abbey nullius and prefecture Apostolic, 1867; suffragan of Perth. Dom Rudesindus Salvado (died 1900) founded the mission. See also the abbey ‘s web site. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

abbey nullius of Belmont, North Carolina Comprised Catawba, Cleveland, Burke, Gaston, Lincoln, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties, an area of 3,626 square miles. Belmont Abbey, also called Maryhelp Abbey, was founded as Saint Mary’s College by the Benedictines , 1878 , raised to an abbey in 1884 , and erected into an abbey nullius on … Continue reading “abbey nullius of Belmont, North Carolina”

abbey nullius (Latin: of no [diocese]) A territory belonging to no diocese , i.e., separated and distinct by proper boundaries from surrounding dioceses . It is ruled by a prelate, who exercises active jurisdiction over the clergy and people living in his territory. The abbies of Saint Peter, Muenster, Saskatchewan, the Belmont Abbey , North … Continue reading “abbey nullius”

Abbey, Newhouse The first Premonstratensian abbey in England , founded, 1143, by Peter de Gousel with monks from Liegues Abbey near Calais, France . From it were founded Premonstratensian abbeys at Alnwick, Barlings, Bileigh, Coverham, Croxton, Dale, Saint Agatha’s, Newbo, and Sulby, all in England . It was confiscated by Henry VIII . Only parts … Continue reading “Abbey, Newhouse”

Abbey, Newbattle Near Edinburgh, Scotland, founded c.1140, by Saint David of Scotland, was a filiation of Melrose and possessed valuable coal mines. It suffered from English incursions, especially in 1385. A part of the monastery was again destroyed by the Earl of Hartford. At the Protestant Reformation but few monks remained. The monastery was converted … Continue reading “Abbey, Newbattle”

Abbey, New Subiaco Little Rock, Arkansas. Founded by the Benedictines , 1878, raised to an abbey, 1891. Conducts a seminary and college. See also the abbey ‘s web site. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Abbey, New Melleray Trappist monastery, Peosta, Iowa. Founded, 1849, by Father James O’Gorman of Mount Melleray, Ireland. Made an abbey, 1859. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Abbey, New Near Dumfries, Scotland. Founded, 1275, by Lady Devorgilla, to keep in it the heart of her husband, King John Baliol. It is the last in order of the Cistercian abbeys in Scotland. Gilbert Broun was its most celebrated superior. Possession of the confiscated abbey passed into the hands of Sir John Spottiswoode, 1624. … Continue reading “Abbey, New”

Abbey, Mount Saint Joseph Roscrea, County Tipperary, Ireland. Cistercian Abbey , founded 1818, by Dom Bruno Fitzpatrick, abbot of Mount Melleray. In 1905 it founded the Cistercian College Roscrea, a boarding school for boys. See also the abbey ‘s and college ‘s web sites. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Abbey, Mount Melleray Near Cappoquin, Ireland, founded 1833, by Father Vincent Ryan and a band of Cistercian monks from Melleray Abbey in Brittany. Made an abbey, 1835; conducts a seminary. See also the Mount Melleray Abbey web site. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary