Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance (Trappists)
INFORMATION BULLETIN 155
July 2006
IV) Modifications to the Elenchus Monasteriorum
N.-D. de Lamanabi [95] : On the 8th of December 2005, the foundation of Our Lady of Lamanabi in the Diocese of Larantuka, Indonesia, was erected into a Simple Priory of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, by authorization of the General Chapter of the Order and by solemn declaration of the fact by Dom Frans Harjawiyata, Abbot of the founding house, Our Lady of Rawaseneng. On the same day, Dom Michael SANTANA, Superior of the Monastery, was canonically elected the first Titular Prior for a six year term. Later that same day he was confirmed in the office of Titular Prior by Dom Frans Harjawiyata, Father Immediate of Lamanabi, by virtue of a delegated mandate of the Abbot General of the Order.
Achel [16] : The General Chapter accepted the resignation of Dom Marc Gallant as abbot of Achel. The resignation was effective on January 2, 2006. On the same day, with the consent of the Abbot General, Dom Nathanael Koninckx, abbot of Westmalle and Father Immediate of Achel appointed Dom Marc Gallant superior ad nutum of Achel.
Jarabacoa [90] : On the 21st of January 2006, Solemnity of Na. Sa. de la Altagracia, Patron of the Dominican Republic, the foundation of Jarabacoa (Na. Sa. del Evangelio, in the Diocese of La Vega,) was erected into a Simple Priory of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, by authorization of the General Chapter of the Order and by solemn declaration of the fact by Dom Alejandro Castro, Abbot of the founding house, Na. Sa. de Viaceli. On the same day, Dom Juan Antonio Sánchez Superior of the Monastery, was canonically elected Titular Prior for a six year term. That same day, Dom Juan Antonio was confirmed by the Abbot General of the Order, and installed in office as Titular Prior.
Meymac [71*] : On February 4th, 2006, the Community of Jassonneix at Meymac, diocese of Tulle (France) was erected as a Simple Priory, according to the decision of the General Chapter of Abbesses, Assisi 2005. On the same day, Sister Joëlle SCHMITZ was elected Titular Prior. Mother Joëlle was born in 1952, entered La Coudre (Laval) in 1971 and made solemn profession in 1982.
Berkel [26*] : On February 11th, 2006, the Community of Berkel, diocese of ‘s Hertogenbosch (The Netherlands) re-elected as abbess for an indefinite term Mother Benedict THISSEN.
Illah [102] : On February 20th, 2006, the community of O.L. of the Holy Cross at Illah, diocese of Issele Uku (Nigeria), was incorporated into the Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance as Simple Priory, according to the decision of the General Chapter of Abbots, Assisi 2005. On the same day, Father Ogechukwu IBE, monk priest of the community of Awhum was elected prior. Dom Ogechukwu was born in 1960, entered Awhum in 1986, made solemn profession in 1993 and was ordained a priest in 2003.
San Isidro [41] : On March 3, 2006 at the end of his abbatial mandate, Dom Enrique Trigueros Castillo was re-elected abbot of San Isidro (Spain) for a six year term.
Rochefort [39] : On 18 March, 2006, the Community of Rochefort, (Belgium) elected as abbot, for an indeterminate term, Father Gilbert DEGROS. Dom Gilbert was born in 1949. He joined the Community of Rochefort in 1976 and professed his solemn vows in 1976. He was ordained a priest in 1977. At the time of the election, Dom Gilbert was Prior. He had been Prior since July 2001.
Donnersberg [70*] : On March 21, 2006, the Community of O. L. of Gethsemani, at Donnersberg (diocese of Speyer, Germany) was erected as a Major Priory, according to the decision of the General Chapter of Abbesses, Assisi 2005. On the same day, Sister Magdalena KÖNIG was postulated as titular prioress for a six year mandate. Having received the dispensation from the Holy See (C 39.3) and with the confirmation of the Abbot General, Sister Magdalena was installed in her office on March 23, 2006.
Tautra [67*] : On March 25, 2006, the Community of Mariakloster at Tautra, diocese of Trondheim (Norway), foundation of the Abbey O.L. of Mississippi, was erected as a Simple Priory, according to the decision of the General Chapter of Abbesses, Assisi 2005. The day after, on Laetare Sunday, Mother Rosemary DURCAN, superior of the foundation, was elected the first Titular Prioress. After confirmation by the Abbot General, Mother Rosemary was installed in her Office on the same day.
Santa Rita [48*] : On May 1, 2006, at the end of her first mandate, Mother Miriam Pollard was reelected titular prior of Santa Rita Abbey, (diocese of Tucson, USA) for a six year term.
Mississippi [42*] : On May 7, 2006, Sister Nettie Louise GAMBLE was chosen the third Abbess of Our Lady of Mississippi Abbey for a six year term. Sister Nettie was born in 1948 and entered the community in 1992 making Solemn Profession in 1998. Sister spent three years on the foundation of Tautra in Norway. Sister Nettie was Prioress of the Mississippi Community at the time of her election.
Bolton [80] : On May 22, 2006, the community of Bolton, (diocese of Dublin, Ireland) elected as abbot for a six year term Father Peter GARVEY, monk of Roscrea. Dom Peter was born in 1937, entered Roscrea in 1955, made solemn profession in 1961 and was ordained priest in 1963. At the time of his election Dom Peter was Novice Master at Roscrea.
Brialmont [50*] : Following the resignation of Mother Colette Grevisse, effective on the 8th of May, 2006, Dom Jean Kremer, Superior ad nutum of Orval and Father Immediate of Brialmont (diocese of Liège, Belgium) appointed Sister Marie-Pascale DRAN, nun of Chambarand, as superior ad nutum of Brialmont, on the 21st of May, 2006. Mother Marie-Pascale was born in 1947, entered Chambarand in 1973 and made solemn profession in 1979. At the time of her nomination, Mother Marie-Pascale was the Secretary of the Generalate in Rome. She will begin her service at Brialmont in July.
Oseira [52] : Following the resignation of Dom José Ignacio MENDEZ GARCIA, effective on April 21, 2006, the Father Immediate, Dom Enrique TRIGUEROS CASTILLO, Abbot of San Isidro appointed Brother Juan Javier MARTÍN HERNÁNDEZ, monk of San Isidro as superior ad nutum of Oseira on May 24, 2006. Dom Juan Javier was born in 1969, entered San Isidro in 1993 and made solemn profession in 1999. For several years, he was in charge of the dairy. At the moment of his nomination, Dom Juan was completing his studies for the priesthood.
Chambarand [12*] : On June 8, 2006, the community of N.-D. de Chambarand (France) elected as abbess for a six year mandate Mother Anne-Chantal DUHAIL. At the time of her election M. Anne-Chantal had been superior ad nutum of Chambarand since 2005.
Belval [14*]: Mère Jeanine HUYGHE, Abbess of Belval (France) since 1990, having reached the age of retirement mentioned in ST 40.A of the Constitutions, presented her resignation to the Abbot General. With the consent of his Council, the Abbot General has accepted the resignation which became effective on May 19, 2006. On June 19, 2006, the Father Immediate, Dom Guillaume Jedrzejczak, Abbot of Mont-des-Cats, named Mère Inès GRAVIER, superior ad nutum of Belval. Mère Inès was born November 7, 1941. She entered the monastery of Ubexy in 1962 and made solemn profession in 1967. Foundress of La Madre de Dios – El Encuentro (Mexico) in 1971, Mère Inès was superior then abbess of the Community from 1986 until 2001.
Saint Sauveur [97] : On May 24, 2006, Dom Paul Saouma, Abbot of Latroun, with the authorization of the Abbot General and his Council, according to the Constitutions of the Order and the Statute of Foundations (ST 84.2.C.I. and n. 20) declared the foundation of Saint Sauveur (Lebanon) closed. From this day on, the monastery of Saint Sauveur is no longer a community of the Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance.
The Generalate: Since Mother Marie-Pascale DRAN has been named superior ad nutum of Brialmont, Sister Claire Boutin, of the Abbey of ECHOURGNAC [9*] has been named to be the Secretary of the Order at the Generalate.
During the consultation which was made at the 2005 MGM, regarding the place for the General Chapter of 2008, Fatima received the most votes. Three locations able to receive our large group have been contacted. Unfortunately none of them is able to receive us for lack of sufficient place or because the available dates were not appropriate. The Abbot General and his Council have considered the second choice of the members of the Chapter; which was Assisi. The Franciscans of Domus Pacis are able to welcome us again in 2008, from 1st to 24th of September. Please take note of the dates. It is hoped that the virus “Assisi Grippe” will not be active!
IV) Modifications to the Elenchus Monasteriorum
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V) Called by the Lord
- Port-du-Salut [05] October 27, 2005, Father Alain Danard, who was born in 1911 in Rennes (France), entered Port-du-Salut in 1929, made his solemn profession in 1935 and he was ordained a priest in 1937. Father was in his 95th year and the 74th of his monastic profession when he went forth to the Lord.
- Avila [33*] November 8, 2005, Sister Maria Oliva de S. José Fernandez Martínez, who was born in 1919 in Gavilanes (Spain). She entered Avila in 1942 and made her solemn profession in 1946. Sister had been Cellarer, Portress and accomplished several other Community Services with competence and profound Charity.
- Tulebras [38*] November 23, 2005, Mother Isabel Iñigo Berisa who was born in Azagra (Spain) in 1916. Sister had entered Tulebras in 1940 and made her solemn profession in 1944. Sister had served as Mistress of Novices when she was elected Abbess in 1963 and served until 1975. Sister’s time as Abbess was a special grace for the Community since it was during the years of the changes introduced by Vatican II.
April 27, 2006, Sister Humbelina Trecet Laboa who was born in 1923 in Pasajes de San Juan (Spain), and had been a Dominican Sister of the Annunciation for seventeen years before entering Tulebras in 1957. Sister made her solemn profession in 1958. For twenty-eight years Sister lived as a hermitress in the diocese of Segorbe-Castellón. For reasons of health, Sister returned to the monastic Community on December 20 of last year.
- Ubexy [06*] December 16, 2005, Sister Geneviève Maurice who was born in 1926 in Ramonchamp (France). She entered Ubexy in 1943 and made her solemn profession in 1949. Sister was 79 years old and had been in monastic vows for 60 years.
- Bricquebec [10] December 22, 2005, Father Léon Travers who was born in 1924 in Bricquebec (France). He entered the monastery of Bricquebec in 1942, made his solemn profession in 1944 and was ordained a priest in 1950. For many years he was the priest in solidum at La Londe in Seine-Maritime. Father died at Bois-Guillaume.
- Bricquebec - Melleray [10-04] On June 19, 2006, Dom Colomban Bissey who was born in 1912 in St Pierre du Bû (France). He entered Bricquebec in1936, made his solemn profession in 1942 and was ordained a priest in1943. He was elected Abbot of Melleray in 1958 and resigned from Office in 1986. Dom Colomban returned to Bricquebec where he has been Prior.
- Igny [23*] December 23, 2005, Sister Sabine Lefèvre who was born in 1927 in Selles (France), entered Igny in 1944 and made her solemn profession in1950. Sister fulfilled many Community services conscientiously. She devoted herself to the most humble tasks with generosity always wishing to make life pleasing.
- Igny – Clarté-Dieu – Kibungo [23*-36*-69*] April 19, 2006, Mother Martine Royer who was born in 1922 in Salonnes (France), entered Igny in 1945 and made her solemn profession in 1950. In 1955 Mother was part of the second group of foundresses of Notre-Dame de la Clarté-Dieu (Kivu). Sister served the Community with great generosity as Cellarer and then as Prioress. In 1966 in the difficult context of the war, Sister was named Superior ad nutum. In 1988 Sister suffered a cerebral hemorrhage complicated by further hemorrhaging and she had to return to Igny. Sister accepted the long years of convalescence with a generous spirit and offered all for the Community of Clarte-Dieu and the foundation at Kibungo. Always able to smile in the midst of her suffering, faithful to pray and lectio, Mother Martine radiated a profound joy.
- Campénéac [19*] December 27, 2005, Sister Rose Abélard who was born in 1912 in La Jumelière (France), entered Campénéac in 1932 the same day as her Sister Gabrielle. Sister Rose made her solemn profession in1937. Sr. Gabrielle died in 2004 and Sister Rose a year later after 74 years of monastic life.
- Fille-Dieu [17*] December 28, 2005, Sister Emmanuel Morel who was born in 1918 in Mézières (Switzerland) She entered Fille-Dieu in 1937 and made her solemn profession in 1942. Always available, desirous to assist each one, she rendered innumerable services to the Community over the years. Sister offered each day to the intentions of Our Lady of Lourdes. Sister was 87 years old having been in monastic profession for 66 years when she went forth to the Lord.
- Oka [31] January 4, 2006, Father Philippe Ladouceur who was born in 1909 in Buckingham (Quebec, Canada) and was ordained a priest in 1937. Father Philippe was a cleric of St. Viator before he entered the abbey of Our Lady of the Prairies (St-Norbert, Manitoba, Canada) in 1957. He made his solemn profession in 1959. Father Philip went to Oka in 1971 and officially transferred his Stability in 1987.
February 4, 2006, Dom Fidèle Sauvageau, who was born in 1922 in Saint-Thuribe (Quebec, Canada). He entered Oka in 1946, made his solemn profession in 1951 and was ordained a priest in 1952. He was Abbot of Oka from 1964 to1990.
- Glencairn [24*] January 15, 2006, Sister Sarto Weyhing who was born in 1928 in Louisville (Kentucky, USA). Sister entered Glencairn in 1954 and made her solemn profession in 1959. At the time of her death, Sister was 78 and had been in monastic profession for 58 years.
April11, 2006, Mother Dominic Lee who was born in 1923 in Fermoy (Ireland). She entered Glencairn in 1941 and made her solemn profession in 1947. Mother Dominic was Abbess of Glencairn from 1983 to 1995. Mother was 83 years old and had been in monastic profession for 63 years when she went forth to the Lord.
- Bon-Conseil [16*] January 16, 2006, Sister Marie Couture born in 1903 in Ste Anne de Sabrevois (Quebec – Canada) and entered Notre-Dame du Bon Conseil in Saint Romuald in 1934 and made her solemn profession in 1940. Sister died in her 103rd year of life. She was the oldest nun in the Order.
- Mont-des-Cats [11] January 16, 2006, Brother Jules Destombes who was born in 1922 in Roncq (France). He entered Mont-des-Cats in 1957 and made his solemn profession in 1962.
February 8, 2006, Brother Georges Gamblin born in 1927 in Béthune (France), entered Mont-des-Cats in 1945 and made his solemn profession in 1952.
- Désert [22] January 26, 2006, Father Gilbert Rovira who was born in 1914 in Oran (Algeria), entered Ste Marie du Désert in 1933. He was welcomed into the Community by Dom André Malet, who had been the spiritual-father to Bl. M-Joseph Cassant. He was called into the army in 1939 and proved to have considerable courage and a strong devotion to the care of the wounded and sick during the war. He was awarded the “La Croix de Guerre”. He made his solemn profession in 1941 and was ordained a priest in 1942. Father went to Bellefontaine in 1955 and returned to Désert en 1987.
February 22, 2006, Father Henri Clarens who was born in 1908 in Toulouse (France). He entered Ste Marie du Désert in 1956 after having studied Medicine. He was given the care of the Infirmary where he was most assiduous in caring for the sick in particular the very old monks who appreciated his concern and Father Henri had a real appreciation for their monastic lives. He made his solemn profession in 1961 and was ordained a priest in 1963.
- Timadeuc [17] January 27, 2006, Dom Claude Richard who was born in 1928 in Morocco. He entered Timadeuc in 1947 after having been with the White Fathers. He made his solemn profession in 1953 and was ordained a priest in 1955. After doing studies in Rome, Father was professor of Theology in the monastery. He was elected abbot of Timadeuc in 1971. During the twenty-two years that he was in office, Dom Claude made every effort to reveal to the monks, by word and the example of his life, the image of the God of Love and to form a truly fraternal Community, he retired in 1993. After he had retired, Dom Claude was asked to be professor of theology at Koutaba (Cameron). He left for his new task in January of 1994. Dom Claude was named superior ad nutum of Koutaba in July of 1994. He served in that capacity until October 1997. On returning to France, Dom Claude served the Community of Joie Notre-Dame as chaplain for three years. As his health became more fragile, he returned definitively to Timadeuc
- Tenshien [15*] January 31, 2006, Sister Marie Paule Sato who was born in 1913 in Nagasaki (Japan), entered Tenshien in 1932, and made her solemn profession in 1939.
- Esmeraldas [62*] March 6, 2006 : Sister Geien-Maria Escobar Bone who was born in 1966 in Camarones (Ecuador), entered Esmeraldas in 1991 and made her solemn profession in 1997. Sister died at the age of 39 after a very painful illness. Sister Geien was the first vocation to the foundation of Esmeraldas.
- Nasu [35*] March 29, 2006, Sister Assunta Nagako Sato was born in 1949 in Shizuoka (Japan). She entered Nishinomiya in 1979 and made her solemn profession in 1986. Sister went to the Community of Nasu in 1999 and transferred her Stability in 2005.
- Chimay [13*] April 4, 2006, Mother Hedwig Martinet was born in 1914 in Oiseau (Belgium). She entered Chimay in 1940 and made her solemn profession in 1945. Mother Hedwig was elected abbess in 1957. Mother continued in office until 1981.
- Mariawald [23] April 6, 2006, Brother Gabriel Schmitt who was born in 1911 in Cologne (Germany), entered Mariawald in 1948 and was received as an Oblate in 1951..
- Berkel [26*] April 17, 2006, Sister Hélène Corel who was born in 1916 in Wassenaar (Netherlands), entered Berkel and made her solemn profession in 1949.
- Jarabacoa [90] May 6, 2006, Father Pedro Gregorio who was born in 1917 in Rillo (Spain), entered San Isidro in 1943 and made his solemn profession in1949. After several years at Bela Vista in Angola, Father Pedro returned to Viaceli in Spain. From there he was sent as a founder of Jarabacoa.
- Carrizo [37*] May 17, 2006, Sister Maria Pilar Maza Lopez born in 1919 in Logroño (Spain). She entered Carrizo in 1953 and made her solemn profession in 1959.
- Whitland [18*] May 21, 2006, Sister Magdalen Coppendale who was born in 1913 in Harlesdon (England), entered Stapehill in 1940 and made her solemn profession in 1945. At the time of her death, Sister was 93 years old, a jubilarian and had celebrated a feast for her 60th anniversary of profession.
- Clairefontaine [07*] May 24, 2006, Sister Fernand Marie Wautelet who was born in 1931 in St Léger (Luxembourg). She had been a religious of the Sisters of Christian Doctrine and entered Clairefontaine in 1969 and made her solemn profession in 1972. Sister was 74 when she died and was in her 52nd year of consecration to the Lord.
- Marija Zvijezda [27] On June 29, 2006 Father Toncek Goricanec who was born in 1942 and entered the monastery in 1959. He made his solemn profession April 21, 1968 and was ordained a priest June 29, 1970. For many year he was the pastor of the parish where the monastery is located and cellarer of the community. With Father Toncek’s death, there are only two monks in that Community.
We recommend each one of them to the prayers of all the brothers and sisters of the Order.
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