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The Friary, Hilfield, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7BE

Donate Registered Charity Number 236464

Br James Douglas celebrated his Life Profession on 19 October 2024

Posted on 29 October 2024

We celebrated Br James Douglas’ Life Profession on 19 October 2024. The Service was led by Bishop Sam with family, friends and Brothers attending. A very happy, warm and loving celebration.

Autumn is here

Posted on 29 October 2024

Br John took these 2 misty and beautiful autumnal photos.

Harvest and Michaelmas

Posted on 29 October 2024

We celebrated both Harvest and Michaelmas with displays made by members of our community. Harvest display by Amy and the Green Angel by Jonathan & Ellie.

And the rains came down!

On 6 October the rains came down. Richard said it was so satisfying to see instant results from all the effort everyone has been putting into the bund.

Hilfield’s amazing tomatoes and beautiful Courtyard flowers

Posted on 19 September 2024

800th Anniversary of the first arrival of Franciscan Friars in England

Posted on 19 September 2024

This photo shows Br Hugh and Sr Bev setting up for Holy Communion next to the original Greyfriars chapel in Canterbury.

This photo shows Br Hugh and Br Edmund by the signpost to the original Greyfriars Chapel.

ABC annual photo taken on Thursday 30 May 2024

Posted on 19 September 2024

Hilfield Community photo 2024

Posted on 19 September 2024

Easter Day at Hilfield

Posted on 1 April 2024

Easter Day in the Chapel

Maundy Thursday into Good Friday at Hilfield

Posted on 29 March 2024

The volunteers created an altar for the blessed sacrament from last night’s Eucharist with foot washing. It represents Jesus in Gethsemane. A vigil is kept throughout the night.