Redemptorists and Sisters of Notre Dame, a colourful history...
Bishop Robert Aston Coffin CSsR - Southwark Diocese
- bought Teignmouth (Devon) when he was Provincial Superior
"After the death of Dr. Danell, the second Bishop of Southwark, Father Coffin CSsR was chosen as his successor, and was consecrated in Rome by Cardinal Howard, in the church of S. Alfonso, 11 June, 1882, taking possession of his see on 27 July. After an illness of several months, borne with great fortitude, Bishop Coffin CSsR died at Teignmouth, in the house of the Redemptorists which he himself had founded when Provincial." 1
When the Redemptorists left, the Sisters of Notre Dame SND took over the 'monastery' and ran a successful school there in Teignmouth.
Gratitude to Sr Pat Gribbin SND
- part of our team in St Mary's Monastery Kinnoull, Perth, Scotland
