Cuernavaca, Mexico

Mexico - Monastery of Cuernavaca , OSB

Projects 3479, 3486, 3487 : Studies for three brothers

The monastery of Nuestra Señora de los Angeles was founded in 1966 by the American monastery of St Benedict, Mount Angel. It belongs to the Helvetic-American congregation. The community comprises nineteen permanently vowed monks, seven temporarily vowed monks and two novices. The brothers make candles and incense, bread, yoghurt and granola. They have an avocado, coffee and citrus plantation. The brothers also have a small farm and a few beehives. They sell their produce in their shop, which also sells books.

The community wants to provide an intellectual formation for young monks to respond to many requests: reception of guests, etc. Courses at the pontifical university of Mexico.

Request

Brother José Luis Francisco is in his final year of theology at Sant’ Anselmo (Rome). Financial support is needed for accommodation and supplies (3,000 euros).

Brother Mauro, after a degree in biblical theology, is starting a doctorate in biblical theology at the Pontifical University of Mexico (duration: three years, 3,000 euros).

Requested amount: 9,000 euros

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