Priory of Notre-Dame des Champs, Bouchaud, France

What it is

One of the houses of the Benedictine Congregation of Notre-Dame d'Espérance, founded in 1966, which receives monks with physical or mental disabilities.

What it needs

The monks are fitting out cells and bathrooms accessible to disabled brothers: an adapted room costs 15,000 euros and an equipped bathroom 25,000 euros.

Before you act. The campaign page is undated.

Sources

Notre-Dame d'Espérance : la vie monastique au coeur de la fragilité (CredoFunding)
Fondation des Monastères, online donation form (list of beneficiary communities and dedicated works funds)

Last checked 8 November 2026. Responsible body: CredoFunding.

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