About us

“Before all else, beloved brothers and sisters, let us love God and then our neighbour, because these are the principal commandments given to us”

(Rule of St Augustine, Preface)

We have Staff who work in St Rita's Centre and the Office Staff who work in the Promotions office.  We all look forward to visitors arriving at the Centre for their Retreat or private function and will do our best to make everyone's stay comfortable and happy. 

Our Cook - Bridget.
Bridget is an excellent cook, her soups have to be the best food experience in East Devon.  Bridget has been at St Rita's Centre for over two years now and will be happy to help you plan your menus.

Catering: We provide basic home cooking and provide a wide range of dishes to cover all tastes. However, with the exception of vegetarians, we are unable to cope for people with special diets.  We ask that these visitors to the Centre provide their own specialist foods.


Our Housekeeper - Angela.

Angela will take care of all you need in your en suite bedroom.  Angela has been at St Rita's for over 20 years and has a wealth of experience, looking after the Community at St Rita's and the public who come to stay. 








Our Admin assistant - Anna

Anna is the newest member of staff and is already making her mark in the Promotions office.  Should you need any photocopy or any clerical assistance she will be happy to help you in her highly efficient manner.








Our evening and weekend cook - Dave


Dave is a typical happy Irish man who is an excelent 
cook. Dave will help you with any of your catering needs during your weekend  and evening visits to St Rita's.







Our Supervisor - Philomena

Hello my name is Philomena and I am the Supervisor here at St Rita's Centre.  I love working here as it is such a beautiful building in a very quiet and peaceful location. 

We have a small group of very friendly staff who are eager to welcome you to St Rita's Centre, and we will do our utmost to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.




Office Administrator - Patricia

With Anna and Mary and some volunteer help at 
busy times, it is my job to ensure that all 
Fr Gerald's letters go out on time to all our 
Benefactors, to see that all correspondence 
and orders are dispatced in good time from 
St Rita's Promotions and in general to make 
sure that the office and shop run smoothly

Office Assistant - Mary.

Mary joined the team in a voluntary capacity in 2008.  In January 2010 she joined us on a permanent basis  3 days a week to assist Anna and Patricia with office and shop administration.

'A time to pray, a space for yourself, St Rita’s centre - an ideal location for your retreat.'