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.

  • Kokoubou

    November 11, 2024 5:35 pm

    On 24 October 2024, Dom Clément Sobakin, titular prior of Kokoubou (archdiocese of Parakou, Benin)...

  • Chimay

    November 7, 2024 3:30 pm

    On 4 October 2024, at the request of Dom Damien Debaisieux, abbot of Scourmont and...

  • 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...

  • 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

  • Rawaseneng

    November 13, 2024
  • Glencairn

    November 8, 2024
  • Tre Fontane

    November 6, 2024
  • Gethsemani

    November 5, 2024
  • Frattocchie

    October 17, 2024

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Monasteries

  • Donnersberg

    Germany

  • Campénéac

    France

  • Novy Dvur

    Czech Republic