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On 15 January 2026, the community of Mepkin (Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina, USA) elected Dom Gerard Jonas Palmares as abbot for a six-year term. Dom Gerard was born in 1964 in Lipa City (Philippines). He was was ordained a priest in the Philippines in 1991 before entered Mepkin in 2010, where he made his solemn profession in 2017. ocso.org

January 15, 2026 Abbot General Mauro-Giuseppe celebrated his name day in Ethiopia during several days of fruitful meetings with all the Cistercian monastic communities in Addis Ababa, organized by Apostolic Commissioner Monsignor Angelo Pagano, OFMCap. Ocist.org

On January 10, 2026, Sister Gennifer Gadian made solemn profession at the monastery of Our Lady of Mt. Matutum (Philippines). Sister Gennifer was born in 1989 in Polomolok, South Cotabato (Philippines); she entered Matutum in 2016 and made first profession in 2020. ocso.org

The AIM promotes and encourages cooperation and solidarity among monasteries; contributes to the human, cultural, and spiritual formation of the communities; fosters and supports exchanges between communities; supports funding projects submitted by the communities; and publishes a newsletter and a Bulletin twice a year in six languages. FINANCIALLY SUPPORT AIM THE AMTN ASSOCIATION THE BENEDICTUS FOUNDATION PROMOTE COOPERATION AND SOLIDARITY BETWEEN THE MONASTERIES of the Benedictine family throughout the world Welcome to Alliance InterMonastères We work for the growth and development of monastic life today around the world The Alliance for International Monasticism (AIM) is an Association of monasteries promoting cooperation, solidarity and mutual aid between communities. AIM contributes to the human, cultural and spiritual training of communities, encourages and supports exchanges between communities and supports the financing of projects presented by the communities. MONASTIC LIFE Monastic formation Regional monastic associations Reference texts: The Mirror of Monastic Life the monastic Dream... Read More >>> COMMUNITIES History of the Benedictine Confederation History of the International Communion of Benedictines Contact details of monasteries by continent and country. Read More >>> OUR PROJECTS Each semester, projects are presented here which are sent to AIM in order to support them. These projects concern: Formation at all levels, constructions, aid for new foundations, lucrative activities and development works (health, education, agriculture.) Lire la suite >>> Request for financing I am writing these few words from the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, near Siena, Italy, where I am spending two days for the community's spiritual exercises. The monastery is known for its frescoes depicting the life of Saint Benedict. The abbey is filled with the spirit of Christmas: a huge Christmas tree is decorated with lights outside, and in each cloister and in the refectory, Christmas trees announce the joy of the Saviour's birth. The community of the mother abbey of the Olivetan congregation is made up of more than 25 monks, who come from Italy, but also from Latin America and Asia. Its characteristics are its youth, its kindness, and the quality of its choral prayer. My wish is that every community would be like this one: attractive to new vocations; happy to live, pray and work as brothers and sisters; bringing the presence and love of Christ into our world. Father Abbot Bernard LORENT TAYART, OSB, President of the AIM ABOUT RECENT NEWS 1 2 3 4 OSB Order of Saint Benedict The news presented here are those of the male and female monasteries belonging to the Benedictine Confederation. Read the news OCSO Cistercian Order of Strict Observance This Order brings together the monasteries of the reform of the Order of Cîteaux by Abbot de Rancé in the 17th century. Read the news OCist. Cistercian Order The monasteries represented here belong to the Cistercian Order. Read the news SPECIAL Special news and events Here you will find news about various communities or specific events. Read the news OTHER NEWS BULLETIN NEWSLETTERS LETTER FROM THE AMTM AIM around the world 1,157 COMMUNITIES WOMEN 1,762 COMMUNITIES AND MISSIONS OSB - OSCO - OCIST - CISTERCIAN FAMILY See more > 605 COMMUNITIES MALE

Friends of the Monasteries The association Friends of Monasteries Around the World (AMTM) is closely linked to the AIM. The AMTM was born from the intuition of the father of Floris (OSB), former abbot of En Calcat and president in 1969 of the AIM to involve the laity in the action of the AIM VISION The AMTM is the secular arm of the AIM. People who feel concerned by the work of monasteries come together to support this action and thus participate in the development of the communities and populations around them. ACTION The efforts of the AMTM aim to promote projects supported in close connection with the Benedictus Foundation, sheltered by Caritas France as a legal support allowing all the advantages of tax recognition. MEANS The AMTM is an awareness association. She publishes a letter to present the projects of the monasteries which are supported in particular by the Benedicus Foundation. She would also like to organize conferences and meetings. History of AMTM The AMTM was created in the great breath of renewal sparked by the Second Vatican Council and its constitution Lumen Gentium which insists on the participation of the people of God. From its inception, our association has aimed to participate for more than 50 years in monastic development through the prayer of its members and the collection of donations. It is a tremendous explosion of foundations that emerged from the 1960s on various continents. Between 1969 and today, more than 600 monasteries have been founded. Sometimes they are tiny communities and develop very slowly, other times monasteries develop and can in turn found a new community. We are happy to participate in this development. AMTM Newsletter: No. 174, Lent 2025: AMTM174 .pdf Download PDF • 451KB No. 173, Advent 2024: AMTM173 .pdf Download PDF • 990KB No. 172, Autumn 2024: AMTM172 .pdf Download PDF • 1.23MB No. 171, Easter 2024: AMTM171 .pdf Download PDF • 1.74MB No. 170, Lent 2024: AMTM170 .pdf Download PDF • 1.13MB No. 169, Advent 2023: AMTM169 .pdf Download PDF • 518KB Become a member Head office: AMTM, 7 rue d’Issy, 92170 Vanves President: Jérôme de Leusse Make a donation through Fondation Benedictus Make a donation If you wish to make a donation and receive a tax receipt , you must send this donation to Fondation Benedictus, as indicated below: • By credit card Online Fondationcaritasfrance.org/fondations/fondation-benedictus/ By bank check payable to: Fondation Benedictus to be sent to the address: Fondation Benedictus c/o AMTM 7 rue d'Issy - 92170 Vanves Fiscal advantages The Benedictus Foundation works under the aegis of the Caritas France Foundation, founded by Secours Catholique. The Caritas France Foundation, recognized as being of public utility, allows you to benefit from tax deductions for the IFI and IR, on your donations and generosity.

ABOUT ALLIANCE INTERMONASTÈRES The statutes of the AIM were established in 1966 (see printed text Ius Proprium Confoederationis Benedictinae, 1985) and revised in 1996, 2002 and 2003 and submitted for approval to the Council and the Congress of Abbots in 2004. Vision & Action Organization Historical AIM accounts Friends of the monasteries The benedictus foundation Vision & Action What are the main areas of work of AIM? What is his goal ? What means does she give herself? Learn more Organization The statutes of the AIM were established in 1966 (see printed text Ius Proprium Confoederationis Benedictinae, 1985) and revised in 1996, 2002 and 2003 and submitted for approval to the Council and the Congress of Abbots in 2004. Learn more Historical The Inter-Monastery Alliance has existed since 1961. During the sixty-three years that have passed since then, many events have occurred in the life of the monasteries founded in this period. AIM has therefore adapted to the needs of the communities, it has moved from the status of a mutual aid structure to that of an Alliance between all the houses of the Benedictine Family throughout the world. Here is a brief echo of this story. Learn more AIM accounts The largest part of the AIM budget is reserved for donations to monasteries living under the Rule of St. Benedict in continents other than Europe and North America. The latest statement of AIM's accounts is given here. It should be noted that secretarial expenses are very low. Learn more Friends of the Monasteries The association Friends of Monasteries Around the World (AMTM) is closely linked to the AIM. The AMTM was born from the intuition of the father of Floris (OSB), former abbot of En Calcat and president in 1969 of the AIM to involve the laity in the action of the AIM Learn more The Benedictus Foundation The Benedictus Foundation was created in 2022. It is a Foundation sheltered by the Caritas France Foundation. It supports projects in favor of social works which benefit the populations living around the monasteries in continents outside of Western Europe and North America. Learn more FIND YOUR PATH The Rule of Saint Benedict invites us to listen for rooting in the interior Source. It is a profound journey that is both personal and community. From there flows both a life of silence and prayer and at the same time, an all the more effective human commitment. With the monks and nuns living under the Rule of Saint Benedict, you can share this ideal, under the guidance of the Gospel, following Christ.