Beginnings

A small group of enclosed Sisters from The Community of the Holy Name settles at Kurring-gai, a 100-acre property under Mount Baines on the Eastern side of the Warby Ranges, South Wangaratta.

Learn More3/07/1990
 

Stations of the Cross and Chapel

The Chapel of Christ the King is dedicated and the Stations of the Cross are blessed.

Learn More14/02/1991
 

The Community of Christ the King Inaugurated

The inauguration and reception of the Community of Christ the King takes place in Holy Trinity Cathedral, Wangaratta on the Feast of S. Scholastica.

Learn More10/02/1994
 

The Rule of S. Benedict Adopted and Oblates Received

The Benedictine Community of Christ the King is formally inaugurated on the Feast of S. Ignatius Loyola. In August 1998, the Community is formally welcomed into the Benedictine Union of Australia and New Zealand.

Learn More11/07/1997
 

World-wide Benedictine Oblates Congress, Rome

CCK Oblates are invited to participate in the first World Congress of Benedicitine Oblates. The theme is 'Communion with God - Communion with the World'.

Learn More19/09/2005
 

Journeying Home and Travelling On

With the passing of Sister Patience OSB OBE, four years after that of Mother Rita Mary, the Community of Christ the King's faithful and whole-hearted response to God's loving call is complete. The Sisters' response inspired, uplifted, comforted and challenged many, calling each to listen more deeply, to respond more fearlessly, to trust less reservedly. Their prayers touched an untold number of lives.

Learn More8/07/2019