O.C.S.O.

The Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (also known as “Trappists”) is a Roman Catholic contemplative religious order, consisting of monasteries of monks and monasteries of nuns. We are part of the larger Cistercian family which traces its origin to 1098. As Cistercians we follow the Rule of St Benedict, and so are part of the Benedictine family as well. Our lives are dedicated to seeking union with God, through Jesus Christ, in a community of sisters or brothers.

  • Mount Melleray, Roscrea, Mellifont: Our Lady of Silence

    November 5, 2024 2:32 pm

    The communities of Mount Melleray Abbey (diocese of Waterford and Lismore), Mt. St. Joseph Abbey,...

  • Colloquium on the Degrees of Humility and Pride

    November 2, 2024 12:20 pm

    The link to connect with Zoom to the conference on the Colloquium on the Degrees...

  • Gedono

    November 2, 2024 9:28 am

    On 1st November 2024, Solemnity of All Saints Sister Maria Pia Julieta Karundeng made solemn...

  • Phare

    October 28, 2024 9:54 am

    On 28 October 2024, the community of Phase (Diocese of Sapporo, Japan) elected Dom Franciscus...

  • 4 - 8 November 2024

    Colloquium on the Degrees of Humility and Pride

    Rome, Italy

  • 2024-2025

    Regional Meetings

    Calendar

  • 6 - 16 June, 2024

    Central Commission

    San Francisco de Mostazal, Chile

  • Tre Fontane

    November 6, 2024
  • Gethsemani

    November 5, 2024
  • Frattocchie

    October 17, 2024
  • Prairies / Val Notre-Dame

    October 12, 2024
  • Mellifont

    October 10, 2024

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Monasteries

  • Caldey

    United Kingdom

  • Guimaras

    Philippines

  • Alloz

    Spain