The Mother House

Here is St Hilda’s Priory, Castle Road, Whitby, YO21 3SL.  St Hilda is the patron saint of Whitby. She founded a monastery on the east cliff in 657 where the ruins stand to this day and are well worth a visit. 

This is our Mother House. It was here that our community began in 1915 and Sisters return here regularly – it is our home.

Prayer and worship together are at the centre of our life.

It is here that:

• the community began in 1915
• each Sister begins her life in community
• the Prioress (Head of the Order) lives
• the Order’s administrative work is centred
• Sisters are cared for in old age and infirmity
• guests are welcomed
• various ministries are undertaken
• the OHP Library is maintained for use by Sisters and guests

Sister Jocelyn is the current Prioress. She was elected to office in 2019.

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