Design: Sr Breda Gainey

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The former stable block was converted to house the Noviciate in 1950. Since 1998, this block has housed the Provincial Offices and the Medaille Conference Centre. The New Wing at the front of the main building was built in 1968 and the Infirmary Wing, at the Garth side of the House, was erected in 1982 to provide accommodation for our Sick and Elderly Sisters. The picture  shows the Infirmary Wing and the gateway into the Garth or courtyard—the route which our many visitors use to reach the Médaille Conference Centre.

Symbolism of Stain-glass Window Llantarnam Abbey Chapel The stain-glass window was commissioned as a memorial to celebrate the Great Jubilee-the New Millennium 2000. Symbolism of the design:   The lower part of the window-in green and blue glass represents the mountains and valleys of Wales where Llantarnam Abbey is situated. The mountains represent the high moments-times of grace, inspiration and vision since our foundation in 1650. The valleys symbolise the low moments-times of difficulty and struggle. The blue represents the rivers—the water of life, symbolising all that is nurturing and life-giving . The white Circle of Light-symbolises the centrality of God and reflects the Eucharistic nature of our Charism. It speaks of Resurrection and the connection between this life and the next. The upper part of the window denotes movement and energy. It symbolises the journey of life-ever moving and forever changing. The red represents those Sisters who were martyred during the French Revolution and all those gone before us who have given their lives in service. It also represents the life and energy of the Sisters of St. Joseph and their Associates as they respond to the need of the 21st Century.