Today, September 2nd, will mark the opening of the General Chapter of the Order of
Cistercians of the Strict Observance (the Trappists) in Assisi and will remain in session until September 23rd. The Abbots and Abbesses in General Chapter is important for the Order and the Church but this one will be particularly important since the current Abbot
General, Dom Bernardo Olivera, after 18 years in office, will submit his resignation. It is presumed that the Chapter will accept Dom Bernardo's request to resign; an election of his successor will follow.
You can follow the progress of the Mixed General Meeting (MGM) by visiting the blog or visit the Order's website.
Let's pray for the Holy Spirit's guidance in the deliberations of the Trappist abbots and
abbesses. And after the election of Dom Bernardo's successor we'll raise a pint of beer to honor both.
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