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M. Kathy de Vico, abbess of O.L. of Redwoods (diocese of Santa Rosa, USA) since 2000, presented her resignation to the Abbot General in accordance with ST 40.A.bis. The Abbot General, with the consent of his Council, …

On 26 July 2025, the community of Miraflores (Diocese of Rancagua, Chile) elected Dom Lucas Marckmann Soto as Abbot of the Community for a six-year term. At the time of his election, he was Superior ad nutum of the …

On July 25, 2025, Solemnity of Saint James the Apostle, patron of Spain, Brother Pablo María Colmenar Vázquez made solemn profession at the monastery of San Isidro de Dueñas (Spain). Brother Pablo María was born in 1994 …

A copy of the English Ordo for 2025-2026 is now available on the website, and can be downloaded in PDF format (« Resources/Liturgy/Ordo ») : Ordo EN 2025-2026

On July 11, 2025, Solemnity of Saint Benedict, Sister Laurence Gabriella Gauchier made solemn profession at the monastery of Blauvac (France). Sister Laurence Gabriella was born in 1982 in Valréas (France). She entered …

On 10 July 2025, at the end of her second abbatial term, Mother Hortense Mituga was re-elected Abbess of Clarté-Dieu (Archdiocese of Bukavu, D.R. Congo) for a new six-year term.

The Information Bulletin n°203that records the News which appeared between the month of January and the month of June 2025, can be downloaded under the heading: “News/ Bulletins.” http: Bulletins The Necrology notice …

The Holy Father has today accepted the resignation of Mgr Lode Van Hecke O.C.S.O. as bishop of Ghent (Belgium), which role he has had since 2019. He will soon return to his beloved Abbey of Orval, where he was abbot from …

On June 28, 2025, Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sister Mariana de Jesús Quiñónez Luisamano made solemn profession at the monastery of Esmeraldas (Ecuador). Sister Mariana was born in 1957 in Esmeraldas (Ecuador). …

On June 27, 2025, Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Sister Giusy Picone made solemn profession at the monastery of Valserena (Italy). Sister Giusy was born in 1973 in Sciacca (Italy). She entered Valserena in 2017 …

On June 28, 2025, Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Brother Nikolaus Arno made solemn profession at the monastery of Lamanabi (Indonesia). Brother Niko was born in 1987 in Ende (Indonesia). He entered Lamanabi in …

Mother Alberica Ueno Chiaki, abbess of Imari (Diocese of Fukuoka, Japan) since 2023, reached the age of retirement mentioned in ST 40.A of the Constitutions presented her resignation to the Abbot General. The Abbot …