General News
Notices and news items of general interest concerning the Order
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Brialmont
On July 9, 2016, Sister Marie Fabienne Pondichy made solemn profession at the monastery of Brialmont (Belgium). Sister Marie Fabienne was born in 1942 in Liège (Belgium). She entered BrIalmont in 2009 and made first …Read more -
Jacona
On July 11, 2016, Solemnity of St Benedict, Brother Florencio Navarro Navarrowas ordained a priest at the monastery of Jacona (Mexico). Father Florenciowas born in 1974 in Capilla de Guadalupe (Jalisco, Mexico). He …Read more -
Information
The Information Bulletin n°185 that records the News which appeared between the month of January and the month of June of 2016, can be obtained from the Internet under the heading: “News / Bulletins.” http: …Read more -
Melleray
Because of their diminishing numbers, the monks of the Abbey of Melleray have partnered with the Chemin Neuf Community. Since September 17, 2015, twenty members of this community live in the abbey. A new phase began on …Read more -
Nazareth
On June 24, 2016, Sr. Anna de Poortermade solemn profession at the monastery of Nazareth (Belgium). She was born in Hontenisse (The Netherlands) in 1967, entered Nazareth in 2010 and made first profession in 2013.Read more -
Valserena
On May 22, 2016, Sr. Maria Benedetta Casatimade solemn profession at the monastery of Valserena (Italy). She was born in Milan (Italy) in 1974, entered Valserena in 2009 and made first profession in 2012.Read more -
Mvanda
On February 15, 2016, MotherAnnachiara Meli completed her term as Prioress of the monastery of Mvanda (diocese of Kikwit, RDC). On June 17, 2016, she was re-elected Prioress of the Community for a new six year term.Read more -
CC Roscrea 2016 (1)
The Abbot General opened the Central Commission Meeting “…The purpose of this meeting is to prepare the General Chapter as the procedure says, by co-ordinating the work of the Regions, establishing the program, deciding …Read more -
Conyers
On May 29, 2016, Dom Francis Michael Stiteler having completed his second term as Abbot of Holy Spirit Abbey (Archidiocese of Atlanta, USA), the Community elected as Abbot for a six year term Father Augustine Myslinski. …Read more -
Ampibanjinana
Mother Anne-Marie Gillot, Prioress of the Monastery of Ampibanjinana (diocese of Fianarantsoa – Madagascar) since 2004, having reached the age of retirement mentioned in ST 40.A of the Constitutions, presented her …Read more -
San Isidro
On May 21, 2016, Brother Miguel Mª Vila Arteaga was ordained a priest at the monastery of San Isidro (Spain). Father Miguel was born in 1979 in Spain. He entered San Isidro in 2003 and made his solemn profession in 2006. …Read more -
Matutum
On May 15, 2016, Sr. Claire Caquilala made solemn profession at the monastery of Our Lady of Mt. Matutum (Philippines). She was born in Polomolok (South Cotabato, Philippines) in 1984, entered Matutum in 2010 and made …Read more