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On January 8, 2017 Sister Teresa dela Cruz made solemn profession at the monastery of Matutum (Philippines).Sister Teresa was born in 1986 in Midsayap, Cotabato (Philippines). she entered Matutum in 2010 and made first …

On January 25, 2017, at the end of the first abbatial term of Mother María Pilar Germán Rojas, the Community of Tulebras (diocese of Pamplona, Spain) elected as abbess, for a six year term, Sister María Victoria Sanz …

Mother Stella Maris Venezia, Prioress of the Monastery of Sta María de la Paz, Juigalpa (Nicaragua) since 2009, presented her resignation to the Abbot General on September 16, 2016. With the consent of his Council, the …

On January 21, 2017, at the end of his third abbatial term, Dom Daniel Van Santvoort was re-elected Abbot of Caldey (Great Britain) for a new six year term.

The Information Bulletin n°186that records the News which appeared between the month of July and the month of December of 2016, can be obtained from the Internet under the heading: “News / Bulletins.” http: Bulletins The …

On December 30, 2016, Brother Mateus Gomes Fogaça made solemn profession at the monastery of Novo Mundo (Brazil). Brother Mateus was born in 1983 in São Caetano do Sul (Brazil). He entered Novo Mundo in 2011 and made …

An armed robbery at the monastery of Los Andes The Brothers of the Trappist community ofOur Lady of Los Andes (Venezuela) have confirmed the information published in the media concerning an armed robbery in which the …

The 2017 Elenchus is being prepared. If you would like any changes or corrections made to your entry, you must inform the secretariat ([email protected]) by Friday, 30 December 2016, at the latest. Please, send only the …

On December 12, 2016, Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, SisterRaquel Watzko made solemn profession at the monastery of Boa Vista (Brazil).SisterRaquel was born in 1985 in Jaraguá do Sul (Brazil). She entered Boa Vista in …

On December 10, 2016, Brother Linus Ominyi and Brother Alfred Enamuotor made solemn profession at the monastery of Awhum (Nigeria). Brother Linuswas born in 1988 in Abakaliki (Nigeria). He entered Awhum in 2009 and made …

On December 12, 2016, Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, BrotherDaniel de Ma. de Guadalupe Alamillo Sepúlveda made solemn profession at the monastery of Jacona (Mexico). Brother Danielwas born in 1988 in Mexico. He entered …

On December 14, 2016, BrotherSimon Tsui made solemn profession at the monastery of Lantao (Hong Kong). Brother Simonwas born in 1952 in Hong Kong. He entered Lantao in 1998, re-entered in 2011 and renewed his temporary …