Tyburn Nuns Open Childhood Home of Foundress as Chapel and Pilgrimage Centre

The Tyburn Nuns are set to make history this month as they officially open Maison Garnier, the childhood home of their foundress, as a chapel and centre of pilgrimage. Located in Grancey-le-Château, Burgundy, France, this historic site will be formally opened during a Mass on August 15, marking 180 years since Mother Marie-Adèle Garnier was born there.

The nuns purchased Maison Garnier shortly after Bishop Joseph de Metz-Noblat of Langres, France, initiated the process for Mother Marie-Adèle’s canonization. They have transformed the property into a chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption, as well as a museum and information center showcasing the life of their beloved foundress.

Mother Marilla Aw OSB, the Superior General of the Tyburn Nuns, expressed gratitude for this momentous occasion, stating, “We give thanks to the Sacred Heart for this historic moment for our Congregation. Our sisters from all over the world are gathered here together to remember the birth of our foundress – the birth of our Monastic Family.”

The Tyburn Nuns, also known as the Adorers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, of Montmartre, Order of Saint Benedict, are renowned for their devotion to the Eucharist and their connection to the martyrs of the Protestant Reformation. Their mother house near Marble Arch in London stands close to the site of the Tyburn gallows, where many Catholic martyrs were executed.

As the Tyburn Nuns continue to honor the legacy of Mother Marie-Adèle, they invite pilgrims and visitors to Maison Garnier to experience the spiritual richness of their founder’s life and teachings. This new center of pilgrimage is sure to become a sacred destination for those seeking inspiration and connection to the Adorers’ charism.

For more information, visit the Tyburn Convent website at www.tyburnconvent.org.uk and follow them on Twitter @TyburnConvent.