General News
Notices and news items of general interest concerning the Order
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Joyful Announcement for the Doctoral Achievement of Sr. Patrizia Girolami (Valserena)
We give thanks to the Lord with great joy for the successful defense of the Doctoral Dissertation in Theology by Sr. Patrizia Girolami on the works of William of Saint-Thierry. We extend heartfelt congratulations to Sr. …Read more -
Daily Office Readings
To assist those who prepare the readings for the Liturgy of the Hours, Father Justin has sent three PDF files containing the list of Scripture readings for Vigils, Lauds, Vespers, and Sext for the entire liturgical year …Read more -
The Testimony of the Monks of Tibhirine – Oxford 2026
The international academic conference, “The Testimony of the Monks of Tibhirine,” will take place in Oxford on Tuesday, 30 June, and Wednesday, 1 July 2026. Hosted by the Dominican community at Blackfriars, the event …Read more -
Huerta
After more than thirty-one years of devoted service in the abbatial office, Dom Isidoro Anguita Fontecha presented his resignation to the Abbot General. With the consent of his Council, the Abbot General accepted the …Read more -
Travels of the Abbot General
Latest information on the travels of the Abbot General: 2 – 6 April 2026 Donnersberg (Germany) 9 – 12 April 2026 Meeting with the Board of International Association of Lay Cistercian Communities (Rome) 17 – 21 April 2026 …Read more -
El Encuentro
May 14, 2026: Today our monastic community rejoices with gratitude as we celebrate the 105th birthday of our beloved M. Angela Vaimbois. We give thanks to God for the gift of her life and for her faithful perseverance in …Read more -
Crozet
On April 25, 2026, Feast of St. Mark, Sister Eve Marie Aragona made solemn profession at the monastery of Crozet (USA). Sister Eve Marie was born in New York in 1979; she entered Crozet, USA in 2018 and made first …Read more -
Commemorative Masses for the Blessed Martyrs of Algeria
The commemorative Masses for the 19 Blessed Martyrs of Algeria were broadcast live on May 8 from Notre-Dame Cathedral and on May 10 from the basilica of Aiguebelle Abbey. Both celebrations were presided over by Cardinal …Read more -
Novo Mundo
May 10, 2026: Today our monastic community rejoices with gratitude as we celebrate the 103rd birthday of our beloved Father Francisco Dietzler. We give thanks to God for the gift of his life and for his faithful …Read more -
Invitation: Study day of the liturgical commission OCist-OCSO
Dear Sisters and Brothers, We warmly invite you to a study day organized by the OCist-OCSO Liturgical Commission. Topic: Liturgical inculturation: definitions, guiding principles, models and criteria Speaker: Abbot …Read more -
Kibungo
On April 19, 2026, Sister Barnabé Mukawizeyimana made solemn profession at the monastery of Kibungo (Rwanda). Sister Barnabé was born in Zaza, Kibungo (Rwanda) in 1982; she entered Kibungo in 2017 and made first …Read more -
Sora
On April 27, 2026, Feast of St. Rafael Arnáiz Barón, Sister María José Castro Maradiaga made solemn profession at the monastery of Sora (Panama). Sister María José was born in Honduras in 1989; she entered Juigalpa, …Read more