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.

  • Information

    July 3, 2025 1:33 pm

    The Information Bulletin n°203 that records the News which appeared between the month of January and...

  • Mgr Lode Van Hecke

    June 30, 2025 1:37 pm

    The Holy Father has today accepted the resignation of Mgr Lode Van Hecke O.C.S.O. as...

  • Esmeraldas

    June 29, 2025 2:33 pm

    On June 28, 2025, Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sister Mariana de Jesús...

  • Valserena

    June 29, 2025 2:27 pm

    On June 27, 2025, Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Sister Giusy Picone made...

  • 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

  • Azul

    July 3, 2025
  • San Isidro

    July 1, 2025
  • Gedono

    June 30, 2025
  • Mount St. Bernard

    June 25, 2025
  • Val d’Igny

    June 10, 2025

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Resources

Monasteries

  • Tre Fontane

    Italy

  • Myrendal

    Denmark

  • La Palma

    Spain