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.

  • Daily Office Readings

    December 2, 2023 6:48 pm

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

  • Mabillon Prize of the French Academy awarded to Fr. Raffaele Fassetta for the Vita Prima

    November 30, 2023 9:28 am

    The French Academy attributed to Father Raffaele Fassetta (Tamié Abbey, France)  le Prix Mabillon for...

  • Lamanabi

    November 26, 2023 8:59 am

    On 26 November 2023, the community of Lamanabi (Diocese of Larantuka, Indonesia) elected Dom Antonius...

  • Travel of the Abbot General

    November 19, 2023 5:19 pm

      18 – 22  November 2023: La Trappe (France) 28 – 29  November 2023: Villarobledo,...

  • 2024

    Regional Meetings

    Calendar

  • 6 - 18 Novembre 2023

    Course for New Superiors

    Rome, Italy

  • 11-13 May 2023

    'Saint Gertrude' session

    Kalamazzo, USA

  • Tamié / Désert

    November 22, 2023
  • Blauvac / Chambarand

    November 16, 2023
  • Bolton

    November 9, 2023
  • Lantao

    November 9, 2023
  • Huerta

    November 8, 2023

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Monasteries

  • Vina

    USA

  • Redwoods

    USA

  • Aiguebelle

    France