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, accepted the resignation which became effective on 28 July 2025.
On the same day, Dom Scott Dilworth, abbot of O.L. Guadalupe and Father Immediate of Redwoods, appointed Sister Claire Bouttinas superior ad nutum of the community.
Mother Clairewas born in Müllheim (Germany) in 1951, entered Chambarand in 1973 and made solemn profession in 1980. In 2004 she changed her stability to Redwoods. At the time of her appointment, she was novice director of the community.
