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Benedictine Abbey in West Pennant Hills
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The Benedictine sisters moved from Subiaco, Parramatta to their retreat in Franklin Road West Pennant Hills in 1957. Of historical interest, in 1849 John Bede Polding, who had become an Archbishop, purchased the Vineyard Estate on the Parramatta River from Hannibal Hawkins Macarthur, renaming it Subiaco after the site near Rome where St Benedict had retired to meditate.
The land development of the new suburb of Cherrybrook in the 1980s encroached on the tranquility of their property. In 1986, the Benedictine Nuns sold the 50 acre site to Trinity Development Company and moved to the south coast of New South Wales. Their religious order is a contemplative one which requires a more quiet and serene environment than what Cherrybrook now offers.
The Abbey was demolished within five hours on 31 May 1988. Associated thoroughfares built after the Abbey was demolished across the property have been named Benedictine, Trinity, Angel, Chapel, Monastery, Abbey, All Saints, Sanctuary, Priory, Angel, Paradise and The Grange and The Cloisters.
Paxton Close created in 1983 is also associated with the Benedictine Order. The Latin word Pax [meaning peace] was carved into the main wall of the chapel as a constant reminder of the rule of life dictated by Saint Benedict of Nursia (about the years 480-543). The Benedictine order helped to preserve the traditions of Christianity throughout the Middle Ages. The Benedictines are noted for their piety and encouragement of learning. During the Middle Ages they produced many of the books written before the invention of printing in Europe.
Paxton Close created in 1983 is also associated with the Benedictine Order. The Latin word Pax [meaning peace] was carved into the main wall of the chapel as a constant reminder of the rule of life dictated by Saint Benedict of Nursia (about the years 480-543). The Benedictine order helped to preserve the traditions of Christianity throughout the Middle Ages. The Benedictines are noted for their piety and encouragement of learning. During the Middle Ages they produced many of the books written before the invention of printing in Europe.
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The Benedictine sisters moved from Subiaco, Parramatta to their retreat in Franklin Road West Pennant Hills in 1957. Of historical interest, in 1849 John Bede Polding, who had become an Archbishop, purchased the Vineyard Estate on the Parramatta River from Hannibal Hawkins Macarthur, renaming it Subiaco after the site near Rome where St Benedict had retired to meditate.
The land development of the new suburb of Cherrybrook in the 1980s encroached on the tranquility of their property. In 1986, the Benedictine Nuns sold the 50 acre site to Trinity Development Company and moved to the south coast of New South Wales. Their religious order is a contemplative one which requires a more quiet and serene environment than what Cherrybrook now offers.
The Abbey was demolished within five hours on 31 May 1988. Associated thoroughfares built after the Abbey was demolished across the property have been named Benedictine, Trinity, Angel, Chapel, Monastery, Abbey, All Saints, Sanctuary, Priory, Angel, Paradise and The Grange and The Cloisters.
Paxton Close created in 1983 is also associated with the Benedictine Order. The Latin word Pax [meaning peace] was carved into the main wall of the chapel as a constant reminder of the rule of life dictated by Saint Benedict of Nursia (about the years 480-543). The Benedictine order helped to preserve the traditions of Christianity throughout the Middle Ages. The Benedictines are noted for their piety and encouragement of learning. During the Middle Ages they produced many of the books written before the invention of printing in Europe.
Paxton Close created in 1983 is also associated with the Benedictine Order. The Latin word Pax [meaning peace] was carved into the main wall of the chapel as a constant reminder of the rule of life dictated by Saint Benedict of Nursia (about the years 480-543). The Benedictine order helped to preserve the traditions of Christianity throughout the Middle Ages. The Benedictines are noted for their piety and encouragement of learning. During the Middle Ages they produced many of the books written before the invention of printing in Europe.
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Benedictine Abbey in West Pennant Hills. Hornsby Shire, accessed 26/07/2026, https://hornsbyshire.recollect.net.au/nodes/view/3470