Visitor's Comments.
"Here is a gift from us all to say thank you for the use of the house - it is wonderfull...".
(Kathleen and Keith and family. Essex. {with this card was a brand new microwave oven})
"To John & Team, Thank you very much. May God bless you in all your good work."
(Lily, Owen, Theresa, Alex. Saint Constantine's Parish, Glasgow)
"Dear John, ... We enjoyed the day and valued the resources. With every blessing, David."
(Reverend David Norwood. Convenor Galloway Regional Chapter, Scottish Episcopal Church)
"To one and all, Many thanks for the warm welcome you gave to myself and my family. Thanks for the prayerful, faith filled liturgies each day. The house is steeped in history, faith and prayer; along with its beautiful location it makes it a very restful and energising place. We all thank you very much and wish you all the best in your good work - visionary work, that will maintain a Catholic and Eucharist centered presence in the village. All the best and thanks again."
(Father John G Campbell, Saint Paul's, Shettleston, Glasgow)
"Dear John, Just a wee thank you for a wonderful weekend at the Thomas Bagnall Centre."
(Tony, Alice, Louise, Stephen and baby Owen. Glasgow)
"Dear John, ... We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and this house made it that much more special. Thanks again."
(Nicola and the girls. London)
"We would like to thank the congregation of St. Mary's for the warmth of the welcome we received into the community on our first visit to New Abbey. We hope you will welcome us again."
(John, Tricia, John, Kathryn and Danielle McGoldrick. Airdrie)
"... it was like home from home - very inspiring. ... Thank you so much and God Bless to all."
(Tom & Fiona McCartney. London)
" Thank you, all of you, for a wonderful week in your delightful little haven (or is it Heaven!). God bless you all."
(Father Tony Furlong, Colegio Rosmini, Rome. Jenny & Mike Bickerstaff, Swansea)
"... a very enjoyable & peaceful week... The house is very comfortable and I hope to return one day. PS. enjoyed the library!"
(David Robinson, Scotscalder, Caithness)
"John, ...thank you for the warm welcome you gave us... & the fantastic opportunity afforded so many of us to continue our spiritual journey".
(Kate Cooper, Wishaw and Julie Connell, Hamilton)
"John, ...thank you very much ...It (the Thomas Bagnall Centre) proved to be an ideal location for the Quiet Day and we found the premises in very good order and warm. The opportunity to use the Church was much appreciated."
(David Rose, Chairman, Annandale Group of Episcopal Churches)
"To People of St. Mary's, Many, many thanks for letting us stay in your lovely retreat centre. We all felt so at peace here. An amazing place to spend quality time together! With best wishes".
(Celia and Co.)
"Another wonderful break. Great Service on Easter Sunday".
(Tom & Fiona McCartney, London)
"Good to be back".
(Father Tony Furlong. Porta Latina, Rome)
"Thank you so much for our stay in your lovely house ... hope to return next year".
(Ronnie & Charlie Lambert, Liverpool)
"Thank you to John and the congregation of St. Mary's for a wonderful study break amid such stunning scenery. Particularly enjoyed the uniquely "spiritual" atmosphere of this lovely house. Have felt very priviledged and hope to come back soon. God bless".
(Jean McLaughlan, Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear)
"So pleasant to meet you all again in such pleasant surroundings".
(Josephine, Pauline & Patricia, Dublin)
"Many, many thanks. We have been so blessed to have found you! The children do not want to leave and neither do we! Thank you for making us welcome and thank God for this beautiful place, house and church. Thank you for being a part of preserving this important and very special part of our history. Every blessing and long may this sacred place last".
(Kay Marie, Jacinta, Isaac, Giovanni, Kelly, Michael, Frome Sommerset)
"A tranquil haven for a truly holistic break. Thanks to all".
(Jan and John Woodside, Mount Carmel, Banff)
"It was a delight to spend time in this beautiful place and we feel blest to have been here. Thank you".
(John & Cathie McNally, Mandurah, West Australia)
"Thanks again for your kindness and concern. Your love for your parish is inspiring and your desire to keep a Catholic Presence in New Abbey is prophetic".
(John G Campbell, The Presbytery, Shettleston Road, Glasgow)
"A most enjoyable weekend at a very special place - many thanks to John Hampson and his team".
(Hugh Gillies, Victoria 3097, Australia)
"Very nice house; very quiet. People very pleasant and friendly. Lovely church for my daughter's wedding.".
(Linda Kiernan, Wakefield, West Yorks.)
Day £20. Weekend £50. Weekly £100.
Administration:
John Hampson, Old Post Office, Kirkbean, Dumfries, DG2 8DW
Telephone: 01387 880201
Email: bagnallcentre@aol.com or
info@thomasbagnallcentre.org