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Sister Anna changes her vow of stability

08 November 2011

On the Feast of All Saints, 1 November 2011, Sister Anna Bakutala ocso changed her vow of stability to this community, becoming a permanent member of St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn.  Sister Anna took her

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Seminar in Scotland for monks and nuns, October 2011

29 October 2011

What does it mean to be human?  What is the goal of earthly existence?  What brings us ultimate happiness?  It is in our very nature to yearn for God, to be in relationship with God.  This year’s

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Monastic Experience Weekend 25-27 November, 2011

28 October 2011

We will be hosting our next Monastic Experience Weekend on 25-27 November, 2011 for those who would like to have the opportunity to be with us for a few days and learn something about the Cistercian

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Blog of ocso general chapter 2011

21 September 2011

Of interest to those following our website will be the excellent blog of this year’s mixed general chapter, taking place currently in Assisi in Italy. 

The blog, which includes reflections, daily

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