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.

  • Easter 2024

    March 28, 2024 6:13 pm

    Easter-Pâques-Pascua 2024              

  • Zundert

    March 20, 2024 11:30 am

    On 19 March, 2024, Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Brother Harold Seesing made solemn profession at...

  • Mvanda

    March 20, 2024 10:46 am

    On 19 March 2024, Solemnity of St. Joseph, Sister Sara Mbalula made solemn profession at...

  • Maria Frieden

    March 16, 2024 11:32 am

    On 16 March 2024, Mother Gratia Adler completed her second term of six years as...

  • 2024

    Regional Meetings

    Calendar

  • 4 - 8 November 2024

    Colloquium on the Degrees of Humility and Pride

    Rome, Italy

  • 6 - 18 Novembre 2023

    Course for New Superiors

    Rome, Italy

  • Oseira

    March 26, 2024
  • Abakaliki

    March 19, 2024
  • Klaarland

    March 19, 2024
  • Gethsemani

    March 19, 2024
  • Wrentham

    March 19, 2024

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Monasteries

  • Nsugbe

    Nigeria

  • Cardeña

    Spain

  • Ampibanjinana

    Madagascar