Order of the Holy Paraclete

Order of the Holy Paraclete The Official page for the Anglican Religious Community, The Order of the Holy Paraclete

The Anglican Religious Community, The Order of the Holy Paraclete, was founded in Whitby by Margaret Cope who became the Order's first Prioress. The Order was founded to continue St Hilda's School, which had previously been running under the guidance of the Community of St Peter at Horbury. The School moved to Sneaton Castle, Whitby, in January 1915, and the Order grew in number and in work, both

in the UK and overseas. The Order has worked in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Swaziland and Scotland. It currently has two houses in Ghana, and three houses in England (including the Mother House of St Hilda's Priory at Sneaton Castle). St Hilda's School closed in 1997, and since then the Order has continued its tradition of education by taking on parish work and leading retreats. Sneaton Castle and the original Priory buildings were sold in 2020, and are now a venue for weddings and other functions. The sisters live in a new St Hilda’s Priory in the grounds of Sneaton Castle, sharing the campus with the hospitality venue, and continuing to offer retreats and hospitality to guests.

This should be a good evening.Next Friday at St Hilda’s, West Cliff, Whitby, with 5 Star BrassSee you there!
15/05/2026

This should be a good evening.
Next Friday at St Hilda’s, West Cliff, Whitby, with 5 Star Brass
See you there!

13/05/2026
13/05/2026
Making sourdough bread. It turned out ok, but is it a bit posh for a convent? (now I find it easier to make than yeas...
24/04/2026

Making sourdough bread. It turned out ok, but is it a bit posh for a convent? (now I find it easier to make than yeasted bread)

22/04/2026
22/04/2026
This should be a good way to start Holy Week. John Rutter’s requiem is a fabulous piece of music.
27/03/2026

This should be a good way to start Holy Week. John Rutter’s requiem is a fabulous piece of music.

We’ve decided to open up the Lent retreat to day visitors. If you would like to come along, just email hospitality at t...
23/02/2026

We’ve decided to open up the Lent retreat to day visitors. If you would like to come along, just email hospitality at the Priory and let Sr Helen know. Everyone welcome, and bring a picnic lunch with you.
See you on Saturday

Come and join us for Holy Week and Easter. You can come for the full eight nights, or for part of the time, just get i...
04/02/2026

Come and join us for Holy Week and Easter. You can come for the full eight nights, or for part of the time, just get in touch!

Prepare for Holy Week and Easter with a lent retreat. Led by Sr Heather Francis, this should be a good opportunity to t...
04/02/2026

Prepare for Holy Week and Easter with a lent retreat.
Led by Sr Heather Francis, this should be a good opportunity to take some time out to think, pray and reflect at the beginning of Lent.
Email [email protected] or ring 07595 215083 for more details.

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St. Hilda's Priory, Castle Road
Whitby
YO213SL

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+441947899560

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