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.

  • Laval

    August 25, 2025 10:19 am

    On August 23, 2025, Sister Clotilde Gennet made solemn profession at the monastery of N.-D....

  • Pope Leo XIV on the Martyrs of Algeria

    August 25, 2025 8:11 am

    “In them, the Church’s vocation to dwell in the desert in deep communion with all...

  • Naši Paní

    August 22, 2025 7:22 am

    On August 20, 2025, Solemnity of Saint Bernard, Sister Jitka Pacíková made solemn profession at...

  • Gethsemani

    August 18, 2025 7:34 am

    On August 18, 2025, Brother Alberic Henry made solemn profession at the monastery of Gethsemani...

  • 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

  • Echourgnac / Assomption

    August 23, 2025
  • Bethlehem

    August 22, 2025
  • Val d’Igny

    August 8, 2025
  • Gedono

    August 5, 2025
  • Nasu

    August 2, 2025

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Monasteries

  • Arévalo

    Spain

  • Gedono

    Indonesia

  • Port du Salut

    France