Norbertine Vocations

For more information on the life and work of the Canons Regular of Prémontré at St. Philip's Priory please visit our web-site or contact the Vocations Director.

The Canons Regular of Prémontré (also known as Premonstratensians, Norbertines and White Canons) were founded by St. Norbert in 1121. The five marks of the Order are; Praise of God in the Divine Office, Zeal for Souls, A Life of Penance and Mortification, Love for Our Immaculate Mother and Devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. The Canons are both active and contemplative and to this end are engaged in a great diversity of apostolates.

The Canons first came to Britain in 1143 and at the time of the Dissolution had already established some 48 houses. In 1872 the Order was re-established in this country and in 2004 our Canonry became an independent canonry of the Order.

Almighty Father, raise up abundant and holy vocations to the Order of Prémontré. Send us good and holy souls who will keep the Faith alive and guard the blessed memory of Our Holy Fathers Augustine and Norbert. Send us ardent yet gentle men who through the preaching of Christ’s word and the administration of the Sacraments may continually renew your faithful. Grant us holy ministers of your altar who will be careful and fervent guardians of the Eucharist; lifting high the Blessed Sacrament above all the errors and miseries of the world. Amen.