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In 1994, the stones were given to the abbey. In 2004, after raising $ 7 million in~funds, the construction of the chapter house began outside the cloister of the Abbey of New
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quarters and the monastic enclosure. There is very little interaction between the monks and retreatants. Guests are welcome to join the monks in the chapel to chant the
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is known to visit the Abbey. In 2009 Brown visited at the monastery before announcing his candidacy for
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partnership helped the abbey finance this project. Additional limestones from Texas were purchased to complete the plans.
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