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.

  • New Melleray

    December 2, 2024 11:13 am

    On 23 November 2024, at the request of Mother Rebecca Stramoski, abbess of O.L. Mississippi,...

  • Daily Office Readings

    November 30, 2024 8:08 am

    To assist those who prepare readings for the Liturgy of the Hours, Father Justin has...

  • Miraflores

    November 25, 2024 11:40 pm

    On 23 November 2024 Vespers of the Solemnity of Christ the King, Brother Lucas Marckmann...

  • Travel of the Abbot General

    November 20, 2024 9:27 am

      20-22 November: USG (Union of Superior Generals), Rome 25-27 November: AIM meeting, Poblet (Spain)...

  • 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

  • Val d’Igny

    November 18, 2024
  • Rawaseneng

    November 13, 2024
  • Glencairn

    November 8, 2024
  • Tre Fontane

    November 6, 2024
  • Gethsemani

    November 5, 2024

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Monasteries

  • Miraflores

    Chile

  • Illah

    Nigeria

  • Echourgnac

    France