General News
Documents for study, prayer, and ongoing formation
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Travel of the Abbot General and Councillors
Abbot General 10-16 April: communities of Arévalo and Ávila (Spain) 19-20 April: community of Engelszell (Austria) 20-23 April: community of Nový Dvůr (Czech Republic) 24-29 April: Regional Meeting REI (Nový Dvůr) 29 …Read more -
Happy Easter
(Icona creata da Fr. Aruldas di Kurisumala come dono per l’Abate Generale, marzo 2023) “…tutto il mio volto desidera il Tuo volto…”. (Guglielmo di St. Thierry, Meditazioni VII.5) L’Abate Generale e i fratelli e le …Read more -
Happy birthday, Brother Frederic!
On March 31, 2023, Brother Frederic Collins of Gethsemani (USA) turned 100. Brother Fredericwas born in St. Joseph, Missouri, (USA), on March 31, 1923 and entered Gethsemani on February 3, 1954. Today, Brother Frederic …Read more -
Jacona
On 18 March 2023, Brother Alejandro Morales Guangorena was ordained a priest at the monastery of Jacona (Mexico). Father Alejandro was born in 1981 in Delicias Chihuahua (Mexico). He entered Jacona in 2007 and made his …Read more -
Klaarland
On March 20, 2023, Mother Rebekka Willekes completed her second term of six years as Prioress of Klaarland (Diocese of Hasselt, Belgium). On the same day, she was re-elected Titular Prioress of the Community for a new …Read more -
Mokoto
According to the latest information about the trouble caused by the M23 Rebellion which prevails around the community of Mokoto (DR Congo), the situation has deteriorated in recent days. The community is now in the area …Read more -
Phare
On March 3rd 2023, the mandate of Dom Aloysius Yokouchi Hiroshi as abbot of Phare (diocese of Sapporo, Japan) having come to an end, Dom Steele Hartman, Abbot of Tarrawarra and Father Immediate of Phare, appointed Father …Read more -
Course for new superiors: change of date
The course for new superiors will run from November 6th (not 7th, as previously announced) to 18th, 2023. Full information will be sent soon to those who are expected to participate.Read more -
Juigalpa
On February 24th 2023, the sisters of the community of Juigalpa, Nicaragua, left that country due to various difficulties. The sisters are now in Panama. More information will be given at a later date.Read more -
Abakaliki
On January 21, 2023, Sister Edith Maryanne Onah made solemn profession at the monastery of Abakaliki (Nigeria). Sister Edith was born in 1970 in Adani (Nigeria). She entered Abakaliki in 2014 and made first profession in …Read more -
Course for New Superiors / Central Commission
To whom it may concern: DATES Course for new Superiors, 7 – 18 November 2023, in Rome Central Commission****, 5 – 17 June 2024, in Santiago de ChileRead more -
Victoria
On February 10, 2023, Brother Placid Okute made solemn profession at the monastery of Victoria (Uganda). Brother Placid was born in 1994 in Bungoma (Kenya). He entered Victoria in 2017 and made first profession in 2020.Read more