Giving

In the Middle Ages monasteries were endowed by kings, supported by noble families, and assisted by the offerings of the faithful.

We need the same help today: fellow workers in this great adventure of re-founding monastic life at the Birthplace of St. Benedict.

Some of our friends give a one-time gift. Many of our benefactors make a donation every now and then, as the occasion presents itself. Some make a donation every month, which is especially helpful for the day-to-day operation of the monastery. There are widows who give their widow's mite out of their poverty. There are wealthy people who, like good stewards, give back to God out of the abundance He has given them. The majority of our benefactors are ordinary people, with ordinary means, who display extraordinary generosity when it comes to the things of God.

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To assist our friends and benefactors in the United States of America, we have established a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organization called the Sedes Sapientiae Foundation. Its exclusive purpose is to support the monastery.

"Sedes Sapientiae" means "seat of wisdom". It's one of Our Lady's titles, and when the Abbot Primate Marcel Rooney, O.S.B. was helping us to get founded, he placed our monastery under the patronage of Mary, Seat of Wisdom. The Latin title sometimes confuses people, but we think it's important enough to keep in spite of the occasional difficulty.

If you are able to help us and are in the United States, please address your check to:

SEDES SAPIENTIAE FOUNDATION
511 Kearsarge Mountain Road
Warner, New Hampshire 03278

You may also give online. Please see how to Become a Benefactor Online.

In England, we are a registered charity number 1107186 called Friends of San Benedetto, Norcia.

If you are able to help us and are in Great Britain, please address your check to:

FRIENDS OF SAN BENEDETTO, NORCIA
15, Main Street

Adlestrop -Morton-in-Marsh

Glos.

GL56 0YN
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For Benefactors in Europe, please address your check directly to the monastery:

MONASTERO DI SAN BENEDETTO
Via Reguardati, 22
06046 Norcia (PG)
Italy
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For Benefactors that would like the ease of donating online, we have an electronic donation system.

• The first time you make a donation, you must also register. You can do that here Register and donate.
• Once you have an account you can login to update your account settings here Benefactor Login.

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