Sr. Madeline's first profession, smiling and holding a book

Sister Madeline's First Profession

Sr. Madeleine's first profession at Our Lady of the Mississippi AbbeyOur Lady…


Br. Matthew enters novitiate, smiling holding book between abbot and Novice Director

Brother Matthew enters the novitiate

Mepkin Abbey welcomes Br. Matthew to novitiateMepkin Abbey:  On the Feast of…


Divine Mercy and You

A monk of New Clairvaux comments on Divine Mercy Sunday: “Today we…


Sr. Margaret receives the Cistercian Habit

Sr. Margaret is clothed in the Novice Habit at Mount St. Mary's Abbey


dry tree in the desert

Conversations with the Enemy

Br. Christopher offers a commentary on the Temptation of Jesus:  I would like…


Jophan takes the monastic habit

Brother Jophan Takes the Monastic Habit

At Mepkin Abbey Jophan receives the Sacrament of Confirmation and Novice…


How was the Cistercian Order Founded?

I was looking at your webpage and found it very interesting. The only thing I…


Fr. Paul Mark Schwan in Chapter Room

New Clairvaux re-elects Abbot Paul Mark

New Clairvaux Abbey re-elects Abbot Paul-Mark Schwan for a six year termOn…