monk standing in green field come away retreat

New Melleray Come Away Weekend retreat May 23 - 25, 2025

Come & See Weekend at New Melleray AbbeyCome Away Weekend Retreats New…


Dom Bernardo Bonowitz seated in a chair, smiling.

The Passing of Dom Bernardo Bonowitz

On Sunday, January 19 Fr. Bernardo Bonowitz passed away after a long illness.…


Brother Simon kneels before Abbot Paul-Mark as he makes his profession of vows. Another monk holds the vows book.

New Clairvaux's Brother Simon Professes First Vows

The monks of New Clairvaux Abbey, Vina, CA, are pleased to announce that on…


Dom Gerard, Brother Luke and Brother Isaac pose before an icon of Christ Pantocrator

Genesee's Brother Luke Receives the Novice Habit

On Sunday, November 3, 2024, Brother Luke (Bruno) Perillo, began his novitiate…


Nuns walking in procession

Monastic Weekend at Mississippi Abbey June 20 - 22, 2025

"Come and See" Weekend at Our Lady of the Mississippi AbbeyMonastic Discernment…


Fr. Paul-Mark raises hands in blessing over Br. Isaac at his first profession of vows.

First Profession of Brother Isaac at New Clairvaux

The monastic community of Our Lady of New Clairvaux Abbey gathered in the…


Br. Phillip kneels before the Superior of New Melleray Abbey, receiving the white novice habit

Brother Phillip Enters Novitiate at New Melleray

New Melleray Abbey, Peosta, Iowa- Our community expresses great joy at the…


Fr. Stephen in novice habit, flanked by Fr. Joe and Fr. Kevin.

Father Stephen Receives the Novice Habit

After Second Vespers of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, September 14,…


Sister Annie and Sister Mary kneel as they make their first profession of vows at OLM

First Profession of Sisters Annie and Mary

On August 15th, the Feast of the Assumption of Mary into Heaven, Sr. Annie and…