Tucked away in the Tehachapi Mountains of California, a group of cloistered ... Norbert of Xanten founded the first community, the Norbertine Canonesses of Bethlehem Priory of St.

(photo: Courtesy photo / Norbertine Canonesses) Tucked away in the Tehachapi Mountains of California ... has plans to complete construction of its monastery and chapel. “God continues to ...

“For centuries to come, this abbey will serve as a reminder to the people of Southern California,” said Norbertine Father Justin Ramos at the groundbreaking, “how men and women came together ...