Welcome to the Abbey of Our Lady of New Clairvaux

The brothers of the Abbey of New Clairvaux are a community of Trappist monks living a life of contemplative prayer and work. This abbey belongs to the worldwide Catholic Order of monks called the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance.

NOVEMBER 2023

ALL SOULS

PRAYER FOR ETERNAL REPOSE

in the church’s annual celebration of All Soul’s Day and throughout the month of november, the monks of the Abbey of new clairvaux will honor the memories of those who have left this world and offer prayers for the eternal peace of all souls.

we invite you to send us the names of those you would like us to include in this remembrance.

MONASTIC HORARIUM

WEEKDAYS (MONDAY TO SATURDAY)
3:30 am – Vigils
6:30 – Lauds, Reading of the Rule
7:00 – MASS
9:05 – Terce
9:15-11:45 – Morning Work
12 noon – Sext followed by 8-minute
Examen & Angelus
12:25 – 1:00 – Noon meal
1:00 – 1:55 – Siesta
2:00 – None
2:15 – 4:15 – Afternoon Work
4:15 – End of Work
5:45 – Vespers
7:35 – Compline
8:00 – GRAND SILENCE

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Join Us For Montastic Experience Week

MAY 13 – 17, 2024

We invite young, single, Catholic men (ages 18-35) to experience a weekend here at the Abbey of New Clairvaux. Full room and board in our guesthouse (meals included) with no required fees. Experience the monastic rhythm of prayer, sacred reading and manual work. See weekend schedule for more details. To register, please complete this webform.

View The Weekend Schedule

Friday, April 28

Arrival in the afternoon

5:00 p.m. Welcome / Orientation

5:45: VESPERS

6:15-7:00 – Supper (all meals in St. Luke’s Dining EXCEPT Sunday noon meal)

7:35: COMPLINE
8:00 – GRAND SILENCE

Saturday
3:30 AM: VIGILS (Optional)
Breakfast anytime between 4:00-9:00 AM
6:30: LAUDS

7:00 EUCHARIST
8:00 – 9:00 – Breakfast

9:05: TERCE
9:15: Conference (meet in Guest Library)
12 noon: SEXT
12:25 – 1:00 – Noon meal in St. Luke’s Dining Room

1:00 – 1:55 – Siesta
2:00 – NONE (mid-afternoon prayer in Church)

2:15 – 4:15 – Manual Labor

4:15 – End of Work
5:45 – VESPERS
6:15 – Supper in St. Luke’s Dining Room with Novice Director

7:35 – COMPLINE

8:00 – GRAND SILENCE

Sunday
3:30 AM: VIGILS (Optional)
7:00: LAUDS

7:30 – Abbot’s Chapter Talk
8:00- 9:00: Breakfast

10:30: SUNDAY EUCHARIST
12:15: Noon meal with Monks (meet in Church)
Departure Sunday afternoon or Monday morning
5:45: VESPERS

6:15 – Supper
7:35: COMPLINE
8:00 – GRAND SILENCE

Monday
Regular Weekday Prayer Schedule & Departure in morning for those remaining.

Program Director is available for individual meetings any day during the weekend: those interested may sign up to make an appointment time.

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MONASTIC EXPERIENCE WEEK

MAY 13 – 17, 2024

This week-long program is geared toward single, practicing Catholic men (ages 21 – 40) who seek an experience of the contemplative life of the Church through monastic prayer and work. Participants are invited to join the monks in choir as they chant the praises of God throughout the day. Also, the opportunity to participate in the daily monastic manual work serves to balance out a life of prayer. Room and board is offered in our guesthouse with meals included. No registration fee required but references are requested. Fill out the registration form below and we will contact you. This program is limited to 4 – 6 participants.

TO APPLY FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW

MONASTIC EXPERIENCE WEEK REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION FOR MONASTIC EXPERIENCE WEEK

OCTOBER 9-13, 2023

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Living Monastic Wisdom – An Summer Immersive Experience at the Abbey of New Clairvaux

A monastic immersion program for single, college-age men who desire to experience the fully daily rhythm of manual work and prayer of the monks. Weekly conferences on the Rule of Saint Benedict and reflection allow for opportunities to deepen one’s spiritual practice. Duration: 30-day minimum commitment to 90 days during the summer months (June-July-August).

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