In 1988, as a result of the efforts of Heritage Saint-Norbert, the Province of Manitoba designated the guest house and the surrounding land as a heritage site. That same year, the Guest House and adjacent five acres were purchased from Genstar with a donation from St. Norbert residents William and Read more…
Father Ritchot had long hoped to establish a monastery on a secluded piece of parish land along the La Salle River. In 1891, Ritchot’s hopes were realized. He and Archbishop Taché of St. Boniface persuaded the Abbot of Bellefontaine, France, to establish a home for Trappist monks in St. Norbert. Read more…
Father Ritchot had long hoped to establish a monastery on a secluded piece of parish land along the La Salle River. In 1891, Ritchot’s hopes were realized. He and Archbishop Taché of St. Boniface persuaded the Abbot of Bellefontaine, France, to establish a home for Trappist monks in St. Norbert. Read more…