FONTANELLATO (PR)

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About the project

FONTANELLATO (PR)

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The camp was born from the collaboration of IBO Italia with the congregation of the sisters of Maria Stella Matutina of Fontanellato (Parma), a religious community made up of 20 sisters from 10 different countries. The sisters arrived in 2016 in the ancient 16th century Dominican monastery in Fontanellato. Part of the sisters day is dedicated to humble and qualitative work. The dimension of work occupies an important place in the community in addition to prayer and study.The monastery is in need of much restoration work, much has already been done but much remains to be done.

💼 What the programme involves

Part of the convent has not yet been restored:in particular the painting and tidying up of the large park of the convent is planned. General arrangement and renovation works: cleaning, plastering, painting and possible pavement in some places of the structure outside the monastery which will be used as a larger and future independent guest house.

🏠 Accommodation on site

At the monastery guesthouse, on the second floor of the convent with 11 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a large room with kitchen. Double rooms are available. Lunches will be served in the refectory of the guesthouse, while dinner will be organized by volunteers on their own.

📍 About the location

The monastery is located in the centre, near the Sanctuary and the Rocca Sanvitale, 25 kilometres from Parma.Possibility to visit Parma, Bologna, La Spezia (to enjoy a refreshing swim ... after work) but also in Fontanellato there are the swimming pools and a nice historical centre.