St. Benedictine Boarding
Benedictine Hostel is the epitome of a homely environment with quality assured facilities, effective guidance and regulations, advanced structural provisions, and a full-fledged support system for students. The spiritual and serene atmosphere is one of the greatest blessings of the hostel. The hostel is founded and managed by the fathers of St Thomas Benedictine Abbey. The hostel started in 2001 exclusively for the male students of St.Antony's Public School.
The hostel provides accommodation for 500 students. The advanced structural provisions include an ultra-modern kitchen with dining in mess halls, quiet and well-arranged study halls, adequately furnished dormitories, and the modern laundry system. The facilities offered in the hostel are of high standards and the hostel authorities always ensure that it satisfies the desires and ambitions of students and parents. There will be constant monitoring of wardens to ensure discipline and extrinsic motivation for learning.
The mental, spiritual and physical well being of the students are properly taken care of by trained professionals. The extracurricular activities like various cultural programs, sports events, and special day celebrations enrich the Benedictine hostel life.
- Rooted in Benedictine spiritual values, fostering discipline, prayer, and community life.
- The hostel provides need-based medical care and scientific counseling to support the mental, spiritual, and physical well-being of students..
- A team of wardens and assistant wardens provide constant supervision, ensuring discipline and offering academic and personal guidance to students.
- The hostel maintains regular communication with parents, keeping them informed about their children's progress and well-being.
- The hostel's strict environment is designed to instill discipline, punctuality, and social responsibility among students.
- Located near St. Antony’s Public School, the hostel offers convenience for students attending the institution.
St.Benedictine Abbey
St. Thomas Benedictine Abbey, located in Kappadu, Kerala, stands as a testament to the growth of monastic life within the Syro-Malabar Catholic tradition. Its origins trace back to 1985 when three monks—Fr. Bede Maniyankary, Fr. Anselm Maniyakkupara, and Fr. John Kurichianil—from Asirvanam Benedictine Monastery in Bangalore were authorized by Rt. Rev. Ambroise Watelet, then Abbot President of the Benedictine Congregation of the Annunciation, to explore the establishment of a monastic community in Kerala.
In 1986, the trio settled in Changanacherry, residing in a house generously provided by a local Catholic family. This period allowed them to immerse themselves in the local culture and discern a suitable location for their envisioned monastery.
The initial years were marked by humble beginnings, with the community residing in existing structures and temporary facilities serving as chapel, study hall, refectory, and dormitory. Over time, the monastery expanded its infrastructure, constructing dedicated buildings for various monastic functions.
St. Thomas Benedictine Abbey belongs to the Syro-Malabar rite and continues the Benedictine tradition of prayer, work, and service to the local church and society. The community has grown significantly since its humble beginnings and now consists of priests and young men in various stages of formation. The Abbey also welcomes Benedictine Volunteers who live and share the community's life, often assisting with teaching English to the monks.
