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.

  • The General Chapter Newsletter 2025

    October 14, 2024 12:30 pm

    The General Chapter Newsletter 2025 (pdf version) is available in the following languages. English Newsletter...

  • Novo Mundo

    October 14, 2024 6:48 am

    On October 12, 2024, Solemnity of Our Lady of the Conception Aparecida, patron saint of...

  • Kunnambetta

    October 11, 2024 7:32 am

    On October 7, 2024, the foundation of Ananda Matha Ashram, Kunnambetta, in the diocese of...

  • 7 October, Day of prayer and fasting for peace

    October 3, 2024 7:06 am

      We encourage all communities of the Order to join Pope Francis’ call for a...

  • 2024-2025

    Regional Meetings

    Calendar

  • 4 - 8 November 2024

    Colloquium on the Degrees of Humility and Pride

    Rome, Italy

  • 6 - 16 June, 2024

    Central Commission

    San Francisco de Mostazal, Chile

  • Prairies / Val Notre-Dame

    October 12, 2024
  • Mellifont

    October 10, 2024
  • Les Gardes

    October 5, 2024
  • Mississippi

    October 2, 2024
  • Campénéac

    September 26, 2024

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Monasteries

  • Novy Dvur

    Czech Republic

  • Berryville

    USA

  • Echourgnac

    France