Monastic Formators’ Programme 2015

Men and women following their call to Monastic life today need the support and guidance of monks and nuns who are skilled in spiritual accompaniment and vocation discernment. To this...
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Death of Sr Gerard Filgate ocso

Thursday 9th April 2015 saw the passing of our beloved Sr. Gerard (Mai) Filgate. Sr. Gerard was born in 1926 in Marino, Dublin and entered Glencairn in 1948. She made...
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Glencairn Abbey Building Project Progress

We are happy to announce that phase two of the Glencairn Abbey Building Project has begun. On Monday, March 9th O’Gorman Construction Ltd took possession of the north wing of...
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Sr Robert Maria’s Solemn Profession Day 8th December 2014

This Advent has been a very special one in Glencairn as we rejoiced with Sr Robert on her day of Solemn Profession on 8th December 2014. The ceremony took place...
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Glencairn Christmas Cards

St Benedict, whose rule we follow as Cistercians, encourages his communities to “live by the labour of their hands…” Work and service is an important part of our monastic life....
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Glencairn Abbey Building Project News

The Sisters have been delighted to see the commencement of preliminary works on our building project here at St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn on 2nd June, 2014. A dedicated team of...
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OCSO General Chapter 2014

Every three years, the Order of the Cistercians of the Strict Observance (the OCSO, commonly known as the Trappist Order) meets for its General Chapter. Abbots and abbesses from all...
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Monastic Vocations Weekend 29-31 August 2014

This is an “overflow” weekend that we are offering to those who are interested in exploring their vocation with us at Glencairn in the month of August this year. As...
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School of Love - RTE Documentary

The recent RTE documentary, School of Love from the Would You Believe series is now available to view online. Click on the player below or view it on Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/92156178
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Glencairn Monastic Experience Weekend 16 - 18 May 2014

For those who feel drawn to the Cistercian Way to God, this weekend is an opportunity to join us in the daily rhythm of our life, to reflect on the...
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Times of Easter Ceremonies at Glencairn Abbey 2014

Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 6pm Good Friday Celebration of the Lord’s Passion: 3:15pm Easter Vigil (on Easter Sunday morning): 3:30am Easter Sunday Mass: 11:00am All are welcome...
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Would You Believe? Documentary Special on Glencairn Abbey

This Easter Sunday RTÉ’s Would You Believe? School of Love goes behind the scenes into Ireland’s only women’s Cistercian Monastery. For the past year, RTE’s Would You Believe? team have...
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