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.

  • Maria Frieden

    March 16, 2024 11:32 am

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

  • L’Étoile Notre-Dame

    February 28, 2024 7:36 am

    On February 10, 2024, Sister Inès Avenon made solemn profession at the monastery of L’Étoile...

  • Oelenberg

    February 27, 2024 8:27 am

    Following the resignation of Dom Dominque-Marie Schoch as superior ad nutum, the community of Oelenberg...

  • Mepkin

    February 21, 2024 8:51 pm

    On 18 February 2024, Brother Roman Paul Berceau made his Solemn Profession in articulo mortis....

  • 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

  • Timadeuc

    March 14, 2024
  • Benaguacil

    March 8, 2024
  • Soleilmont / Chimay

    March 8, 2024
  • Mepkin

    March 7, 2024
  • Mount Melleray

    March 4, 2024

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Monasteries

  • Géronde

    Switzerland

  • Myrendal

    Denmark

  • Huerta

    Spain