Abbots and Abbesses listen at OCSO General Chapter 2025

General Chapter 2025

The General Chapter of the Cistercians of the Strict Observance (Trappists) was…


Sister Thao, a Trappistine nun, kneels in choir stall.

Sister Thao Professes First Vows

The Solemnity of Corpus Christi was an extra-special one for us at Mount Saint…


Trappist Monks and Nun pose for photo in large church

U.S. Regional Meeting at Holy Spirit Abbey

The U.S. Superiors of the Trappist Order held their 2025 Regional Meeting at…


Thomas Merton looking over nature landscape

'Merton in California' Book Wins Award

Thomas Merton in California:The Redwoods Conferences and Letters has been…


Junior Seminar 2025

Mount Saint Mary's Abbey in Wrentham, Massachusetts hosted the junior professed…


A group of monks at Genesee Abbey pose in front of an icon of Christ Pantocrator

Do Not Judge Anyone- a new book by Fr. Isaac Slater

The monks of Our Lady of the Genesee Abbey announce that a new title from their…


Dom Bernardo Bonowitz seated in a chair, smiling.

The Passing of Dom Bernardo Bonowitz

On Sunday, January 19 Fr. Bernardo Bonowitz passed away after a long illness.…


Abbot Paul-Mark officiates at Brother Eric's first profession at New Clairvaux Abbey

First Profession of Brother Eric at New Clairvaux

The monks of Our Lady of New Clairvaux Abbey are pleased to announce that on…


Brother Simon kneels before Abbot Paul-Mark as he makes his profession of vows. Another monk holds the vows book.

New Clairvaux's Brother Simon Professes First Vows

The monks of New Clairvaux Abbey, Vina, CA, are pleased to announce that on…


Dom Gerard, Brother Luke and Brother Isaac pose before an icon of Christ Pantocrator

Genesee's Brother Luke Receives the Novice Habit

On Sunday, November 3, 2024, Brother Luke (Bruno) Perillo, began his novitiate…


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