Capuchin Monastery

Right next to Huize Padua stands yet another enormous monastery. This former Capuchin monastery was founded on the initiative of the rector of the Penitent Brothers of Huize Padua. Construction took place from 1848 to 1852. It was the second Capuchin monastery in the Netherlands; the first is located in Velp and is also situated on Brabants Kloosterpad.  The Capuchins were tasked with providing spiritual care to the residents of the hospital, which at the time was still referred to as an asylum for the insane. They also promoted Marian devotion in Handel. In 1984, the religious left. Since then, the monastery has been called Klooster de Weyst and can only be visited by appointment. The monastery garden is usually open to the public. 

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