General News
Documents for study, prayer, and ongoing formation
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Kalamazoo – St. Gertrude
Kalamazoo, Mi (USA) May 10th-13th, 2018 Cistercian and Monastic Studies Conference at 53th International Congress on Medieval Studies Western Michigan University Panels on the Work of St. Gertrude the Great: “The Herald …Read more -
Azul
On January 26, 2018, Brother Rubén Lacón was ordained a priest at the monastery ofAzul**** (Argentina). Father Rubén**** was born in 1958 in Argentina. He entered Azul in 1985 and made his solemn profession in 1991. He …Read more -
Venerable Fr. Romano Bottegal
February 19, 2018 40th Anniversary of Birth to Heaven of the** Venerable Father Romano Bottegal** Cistercian Trappist Monk of Tre Fontane born 12/28/1921 at Lamon, Belluno (Italy) died as a Hermit in Lebanon, at Beirut, …Read more -
Imari
Mother Catharina Shibuya, Abbess of Imari (diocese of Fukuoka – Japan) since 2004, having reached the age of retirement mentioned in ST 40.A of the Constitutions, presented her resignation to the General Chapter 2017. …Read more -
Valserena
On February 11, 2018, Sister Valentina Cevoli made solemn profession at the monastery of Valserena (Italy). Sister Valentina Cevoli was born in 1980 in Italy. She entered Valserena in 2012 and made first profession in …Read more -
Nasu
Mother Angela Toyoda, Abbess ofNasu**** (diocese of Saitama – Japan) since 2010, having reached the age of retirement mentioned in ST 40.A of the Constitutions, presented her resignation to the General Chapter 2017. The …Read more -
Roscrea
On January 26, 2018, Dom Richard Purcell, Abbot of Mount-Melleray and Father Immediate of Roscrea, appointed Brother Malachy Thompson, as Superior ad nutum of Roscrea. Dom Malachy was born in Dublin (Ireland) in 1965. He …Read more -
Happy birthday, Sister Edwige!
On February 2, 2018, on the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, Sister Edwige of Blauvac will be 105 years. Sister Edwige Talagrand**** was born on February 02, 1913 in St Laurent les Bains (France). She …Read more -
Huerta
On January 28, 2018, Brother José María Manzano made solemn profession at the monastery of Huerta (Spain). Brother José Maríawas born in 1973 in Baza (Spain). He entered Huerta in 2012 and made first profession in 2015.Read more -
Martyrdom of Peter Claverie, and 18 Companions
On Friday 26 January 2018, Pope Francis received in audience Cardinal Angelo Amato, S.D.B., Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. During the meeting, the Pope authorized the Congregation to promulgate the …Read more -
Jarabacoa
On the 21st of January 2018, Solemnity of Na. Sa. de la Altagracia, Patron of the Dominican Republic, at the end of his second term as Prior, Dom Juan Antonio Sanchez was re-elected Prior ofJarabacoa (Na. Sa. del …Read more -
Matutum
On December 30, 2017, Sister Charlotte Abregon made solemn profession at the monastery of Matutum (Philippines). Sister Charlotte Abregon was born in 1985 in Davao City (Philippines). She entered Matutum in 2010 and made …Read more