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Solemn profession at Timadeuc
On November 1, 2026, the Solemnity of All Saints, Brother Dimitri Le Grand made solemn profession at Timadeuc Abbey (France). Brother Dimitri was born in Suresnes (France) in 1991. He entered Timadeuc Abbey in 2018 and made first profession in 2021. ocso.org
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Solemn Profession at Esmeraldas
On November 1, 2026, the Solemnity of All Saints, Sister Virginia Torres made her Solemn Profession at the Monastery of Our Lady of Esmeraldas (Ecuador). Sister Virginia was born in Manabi (Ecuador) in 1976; she entered Esmeraldas in 2014 and made her first profession in 2017. ocso.org
6 days ago1 min read
Solemn profession at Clarté-Dieu
On October 25, 2026, Sister Marie Landrine Rhukenge Mushayuma made her Solemn Profession at the Monastery of Clarté-Dieu (DR Congo). Sister Marie Landrine was born in Bukavu (DR Congo) in 1995; she entered Clarté-Dieu in 2017 and made her first profession in 2020. ocso.org
Oct 271 min read
Solemn profession at Esmeraldas
On October 17, 2026, Sister Consuelo de los Ángeles Villarreal Zhunio made her Solemn Profession at the Monastery of Our Lady of Esmeraldas (Ecuador). Sister Consuelo was born in Quito (Ecuador) in 1973; she entered Esmeraldas in 2018 and made her first profession in 2021. ocso.org
Oct 181 min read
Solemn profession at Sujong
On October 10, 2026, Sister Maria Rafael Arnaiz Jin young Lee made her Solemn Profession at the Monastery of Our Lady of Sujong (Republic of Korea). Sister Maria Rafael Arnaiz was born in Seoul (Republic of Korea) in 1979; she entered Sujong in 2017 and made her first profession in 2021. ocso.org
Oct 111 min read
Solemn profession at Boa Vista
On September 24, 2026, the Solemnity of Our Lady of Boa Vista, Sister Liege Zem Zancanaro made her Solemn Profession at the Monastery of Our Lady of Boa Vista (Brazil). Sister Liege was born in Cascavel, Paraná (Brazil) in 1982; she entered Boa Vista in 2017 and made her first profession in 2021. ocso.org
Sep 241 min read
Perpetual profession with the Benedictine Servants of the Poor
On 29 August 2026, Sister Marie-Lys made her perpetual profession with the Benedictine Servants of the Poor, whose mother house is in Angers (France). The celebration was presided over by Dom Bertrand de Hédouville, abbot of Randol Monastery. The Congregation of the Servants of the Poor, Regular Oblates of the Order of Saint Benedict, is a religious institute dedicated to the apostolic life. It was founded by Dom Leduc, a monk of Solesmes, in 1872. Under the patronage of Sain
Sep 141 min read
Solemn profession at Valserena
On September 8, 2026, Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sister Annina Satta made solemn profession at the monastery of Our Lady of Valserena (Italy). Sister Annina was born in Cecina (Italy) in 1981; she entered Valserena in 2018 and made first profession in 2021. ocso.org
Sep 91 min read
Professions in Huambo
On 26 September 2026, Sisters Maurícia Wimbo Jaime and Ermelinda L. Mbimbi António will take their monastic vows at the Priory of Saint Benedict in Huambo (Angola).
Sep 81 min read
Celebration of Temporary and Solemn vows at Our Lady of Dallas
On Sunday, August 16th, three brothers, Brs. Sebastian, Pascal and David, made temporary vows and one brother, Br. Barnabas, made his solemn profession at Our Lady of Dallas. May we pray for these prayers and lift them up to the intercession of Our Lady! ocist.org
Sep 71 min read
Solemn profession at St. Sixtus
On 30 August 2026, the Solemnity of the Dedication of our Church, Brother Alex Hooft made solemn profession at St. Sixtus Abbey (Belgium). Brother Alex was born in Dendermonde (Belgium) in 1971. He entered St. Sixtus Abbey in 2020 and made first profession in 2023. ocso.org
Aug 301 min read
Solemn profession at Kokoubou
On 15 August, 2026, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Brother Pacôme Assocle made solemn profession at Our Lady of Kokoubou Abbey (Benin). Brother Pacôme was born in Porto Novo (Benin) in 1988. He entered Kokoubou in 2019 and made first profession in 2022. ocso.org
Aug 261 min read
Solemn profession at Kibungo
On August 6, 2026, The Feast of Transfiguration, Sister Marie-Claire Nyiranzayirwanda made solemn profession at the Abbey of Our Lady of Kibungo (Rwanda). Sister Marie-Claire was born in Ruhengeri (Rwanda) in 1978. She entered Kibungo in 2018 and made first profession in 2021. ocso.org
Aug 201 min read
Solemn profession at Maromby
On 16 August 2026, four brothers: Brother Albert Fanonjona Brother Fabien Randriambololona Brother Hervé Randriamandimby Brother Elie Randrianarison made their solemn profession at the Maria Masina monastery in Maromby (Madagascar). Brother Albert was born in Belamoty, near Tulear (Madagascar), in 1991. He entered Maromby in 2018 and made his first profession in 2021. Brother Fabien was born in Antsirabe (Madagascar) in 1991. He entered Maromby in 2018 and made his first prof
Aug 171 min read
Solemn profession at Humocaro
On 15 August, 2026 the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sister Delis Yohana Dávila Bastidas made solemn profession at Our Lady of Coromoto Abbey (Humocaro - Venezuela). Sister Yohana was born in Mérida-Venezuela in 1993. She entered Humocaro in 2018 and made first profession in 2021. ocso.org
Aug 161 min read
Solemn profession at Tamié
On 15 August, 2026 the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Brother Philippe Menetrier made solemn profession at Our Lady of Tamié Abbey (France). Brother Philippe was born in Dole dans le Jura (France) in 1963. He entered Tamié in 2021 and made first profession in 2023. ocso.org
Aug 161 min read
Solemn profession at Echourgnac
On August 6, 2026, The Feast of Transfiguration, Sister Aurore Huo Hong Xia made solemn profession at the Abbey of Our Lady of Good Hope, Échourgnac (France). Sister Aurore was born in Beijing (China) in 1972. She previously belonged to the Contemplative Sisters of St. John, where she had already made perpetual profession in 2001. She began her transitus at Échourgnac in 2022. ocso.org https://www.abbaye-echourgnac.org/
Aug 71 min read
Perpetual Profession at Saint Placid Priory
On 11 July 2026, Sister Paz Vital made her perpetual monastic profession before the community, the oblates and friends of Saint Placid Priory (USA). The ceremony was streamed on Zoom for those who were unable to attend in person. A dinner and a celebration followed. https://fedstben.org/2026/07/16/perpetual-monastic-profession-at-saint-placid-priory/ https://stplacid.org/
Jul 301 min read
Solemn profession at Glencairn
On July 11, 2026, The Solemnity of Saint Benedict, Sister Beatrice Brady made solemn profession at St Mary’s Abbey of Glencairn (Ireland). Sister Beatrice was born in Cavan (Ireland) in 1995. She entered Glencairn in 2018 and made first profession in 2021. ocso.org
Jul 111 min read
Solemn Profession at Lantao
On July 11, 2026, The Solemnity of Saint Benedict, Brother Dominic Quan made solemn profession at the Our Lady of Joy Abbey (Hong Kong). Brother Dominic was born in Qing Hai, China in 1963. He entered Lantao in 2019 and made first profession in 2020. ocso.org
Jul 101 min read
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