General News

On 11 August 2024, Brother Xavier Frisque was ordained a priest at the monastery of Orval (Belgium). Father Xavier was born in 1967 in Ixelles (Belgium). He entered Orval in 1989 and made his solemn profession in 1995.

On July 11, 2024, Solemnity of Our Father Saint Benedict, Brother Kizito Kimuli made solemn profession at the monastery of Victoria (Uganda). Brother Kizito was born in 1985 in Nakulabye (Uganda). He entered Victoria in …

On 1st August 2024, the community of Viale Africa had the joy of welcoming a new cook, Sister Elizabeth Nnakimbugwe from Butende (Uganda). Sister Elizabeth was born in 1975 in Uganda. She entered Butende in 1997 and made …

On May 31, 2024, Brother Janvier Ogoubiyi Brother Marie-Romuald Oussoi made solemn profession at the monastery of Kokoubou (Benin). Brother Janvier was born in 1980 in Sô-Ava (Benin). He entered Kokoubou in 2017 and made …

On 29 July 2024, Brother Alberic Gardner turns 100 years old. Brother Alberic was born in Fulton, New York (USA), on July 29, 1924. He participated in the Normandy landings during World War II and then served in the U.S. …

On 29 July 2024, Sister Aelred Bourru de Lamotte celebrated her 100th birthday. Sister Aelred was born in Reichshoffen (France) on 29 July 1924. She entered Laval on 2 February 1958 and made her solemn profession on 8 …

On July 20, 2024, Sister Emilia Ugwu & Sister Cordismaria Ozumba made solemn profession at the monastery of Abakaliki (Nigeria). Sister Emilia was born in 1983 in Ohom Orba (Nigeria). She entered Abakaliki in 2015 …

The community of Sept Fons has for some time had a project of foundation at Bàdi, diocese of Tambacounda, Senegal. Its roots go back to 1999, but the project developed more in recent years. Permission for the foundation …

The Central Commission, meeting at San Francisco de Mostazal, Chile, in June, and acting as Plenary Council of the Abbot General (ST 80.I), considered the request of M. Dominique Graulich, abbess of Soleilmont, the …

The community of Oelenberg (Alsace, France) has been aware for some time of its situation of fragility. The monastic commissary, Dom Samuel Lauras of Nový Dvůr, with the help of the Commission for the future, has worked …

The Latin version of the Ordo for 2024-2025is now available on the website, and can be downloaded in PDF format: (« Resources/Liturgy/Ordo ») Thanks to Father Justin of Genesee!

On July 11, 2024, Solemnity of Saint Benedict, Brother Rafael Eligius Nong Fernandes made solemn profession at the monastery of Lamanabi (Indonesia). Brother Rafael was born in 1993 in Maumere (Indonesia). He entered …