TRAPPIST MONKS & NUNS OF THE ORIENS REGION

The Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (also known as “Trappists”) is a Roman Catholic contemplative religious order, consisting of monasteries of monks and monasteries of nuns. We are part of the larger Cistercian family which traces its origin to 1098. As Cistercians we follow the Rule of St. Benedict, and so are part of the Benedictine family as well. Our lives are dedicated to seeking union with God, through Jesus Christ, in a community of sisters or brothers. In the Oriens Region, Trappist monks and nuns can be found in 19 monasteries across eight countries: South Korea, Japan, India, Philippines, Indonesia, Hongkong, Macau, Australia and New Zealand. Many offer facilities and beautiful natural grounds to visits, retreats and other events. Please visit the website of these individual monasteries for specific information.

MONASTERIES

MONASTERIES
Nineteen communities of monks and nuns spread across Asia and Pacific. Find their profiles here.

NEWS

NEWS
News shared by the Oriens Regions communities.

EVENTS

EVENTS
Events shared by the Oriens Regions communities.

RESOURCES

RESOURCES
Documents, conferences etc. reserved for monks and nuns of the Oriens Region..

Thursday, January 4, 2024

News from Mother Giovanna Garbelli of Matutum

Dear Fathers and Mothers,

Attached please find some important documents that the Abbot General and his Council presented at the online Central Commission last December 30, 2023:
The first document regards renewal of the structures and functioning of the financial structures of the order. This document responds to vote 76 of the GC 2022.
The second attached document is a help to your Financial Visitations. Each community is invited to have a financial visitation before the GC of 2025.
The third document is some points the Abbot General is entrusting to our reflection.

(These documents can be found in the Superiors Resources section, in the Documents folder.)

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

ORIENS (ORIENT ASIA PASIFIC) EVENTS - 2024 - 2027

2024
Oriens English-speaking Sub-Region Formators Meeting
    Host Monastery   : Matutum, Philippines
    Arrival Date         : 3 September 2024
    Departure Date    : 11 September 2024

2025
Oriens Regional Superiors Meeting before General Chapter 2025
    Venue                   : Domus Pacis, Assisi, Italy
    Arrival Date         : 30 August 2025
    Date of the Meeting : 31 August - 1 September 2025

        *) General Chapter 2025 : 2-24 September 2025

2026
Oriens Regional Formators Meeting
    Host Monastery   : Guimaras, Philippines
    Arrival Date         : 15 May 2026
    Departure Date    :  23 May 2026


2027
Oriens English-Speaking Sub-Regional Formators Meeting
    Host Monastery   : Lamanabi, Indonesia
    Arrival Date         : 6 July 2027
    Departure Date    :  14 July 2027