Cono-Sur

The Congregation of the Holy Cross of the Southern Cone, meeting in General Chapter from 23 to 26 May, elected Dom Benito Rodriguez, Abbot of Las Condes (Chile), as the new Abbot-President of the Congregation for six years.

Solesmes

On 19 April 2022, Dom Philippe Dupont, Father Abbot of Saint-Pierre de Solesmes and Abbot President of the Congregation of Solesmes, wished to step down after thirty years as Abbot.

Encontro

On May 21, 2022, the Benedictine community of Encontro (Mandirituba, Brazil) elected Sister Maria Terezinha Bezerra Santos as prioress.

Nasi Pani

On May 31, 2022, on the feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sister Marie Dagmar Hilarová made solemn profession at the monastery of Naší Paní (Czech Republic).

Guimaras

On 22 May 2022, Dom Mark Scott of Vina, Delegated Father Immediate of Guimaras, appointed Father Kevin John Lipasan as Superior ad nutum of Guimaras (Diocese of Jaro, Philippines).

Bernardine sisters of Esquermes

The Order is congratulating Sister Elisabeth Mary Mann who is elected Prioress General of the Congregation of the Bernardine sisters of Esquermes on 18th May 2022 for a six-year term.

Pentecost Letter 2022

https://www.ocist.org/ocist/images/pdf/ENPentecost2022.pdf

Course of monastic formation

We inform you that registration is open for the triennial course of monastic formation, which will take place at the General House (Rome), from August 29 to September 24, 2022 (arrival on August 28, departure on September 25).