During the many years from the foundation of the monastery to the present day, there have been several new additions to the buildings, including in 1952 the abbey, the foundation stone for which was laid in 1947, and the present living quarters of the monks. Brother Gabriel Mokveld personally superintended all building. In 1947 the monastery was given abbey status.In 1943, a new concrete building was erected to serve as a secondary school and catered for boarders as well as day students. In 1961, the kitchen and refectory of the Abbey School, along with the library and auditorium were built by Brother Gabriel, who is also responsible for building the holy shop and pilgrims’ parlours, which now constitute the southeastern wing of the abbey, completed in 1963. The building of the tower, made possible through the generosity of a benefactor, was begun in 1964.
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