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.

  • Wrentham

    February 11, 2025 4:09 pm

    On 11th February 2025, at the end of her first abbatial mandate, Mother Sofia Millican was...

  • Bellefontaine

    February 8, 2025 7:44 am

    On 27 October 2024, Dom Jean-Marc Chéné, Abbot of Bellefontaine (diocese of Angers, France), presented...

  • Daily Office Readings

    February 7, 2025 8:11 am

    The Bible Readings of Genesee Abbey for the liturgical year 2024-2025 for the Liturgy of...

  • Warning!

    February 5, 2025 3:20 pm

    A scam email is circulating in the name of Dom Eamon, our Abbot General Emeritus,...

  • 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

  • Géronde

    January 29, 2025
  • La Oliva

    January 27, 2025
  • Assomption / Echourgnac

    January 27, 2025
  • Imari

    January 27, 2025
  • Novo Mundo

    January 20, 2025

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Monasteries

  • Mount Saint Bernard

    United Kingdom

  • Alloz

    Spain

  • Santa Rita

    USA