Weston Priory

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Weston Priory is the home of a community of Benedictine monks in Weston, Vermont. They are particularly known for the songs they have contributed to Roman Catholic worship over the past 30 years. One of their most notable community members was Gregory Norbet, the now former Benedictine, and author of songs such as "Hosea (Come Back to Me)", "Something Which Is Known", and "Wherever You Go".

Another notable community member was Brother Thomas (Thomas Bezanson), a ceramic artist.^{[citation needed]}

Weston Priory, founded by Abbott Leo A. Rudloff of Dormition Abbey in Jerusalem in 1953, is a community of Benedictine Monks located in the Green Mountains of Vermont. The community founds their contemplative existence on the rule of Benedict and the Gospels. They are dedicated to peace and social justice, particularly in Latin America. They are also dedicated to caring for the natural world. In the 1960s, they began writing their own music for use in their community prayer, a central feature of monastic life. They compose all of the music they use when they pray the monastic office and celebrate liturgy. Their music is well-know throughout the world, as it has become popular Catholic liturgical worship music.

The priory itself contains several gardens, livestock, and an art store, including potery and other ceramics made by the monks.