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.

Abbey Christmas Schedule

Christmas Liturgy Schedule

December 24 (Christmas Eve)
5:45 PM – Vespers
10:45 PM – Divine Office of Christmas Vigils followed by Mass at Midnight (12 AM)
December 25 (Christmas Day)
7:00 AM – Lauds followed by Terce
10:30 AM – Mass of Christmas Day
(Midnight Mass is at midnight, 12 AM on Christmas Day)
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Holy Week Schedule

Monastic Experience Weekend

¡EXPERIMENTA LA VIDA MONÁSTICA!

Listen to the Voice of God

Are you a single Catholic man, aged 18-36, seeking a deeper connection with God? The monks of Our Lady of New Clairvaux Abbey invite you to immerse yourself in the ancient yet living tradition of monastic life and prayer for a MONASTIC WEEKEND MAY 29-31

Register today!
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Monastic Experience Weekend

May 29-31

Are you a single Catholic man, aged 18-36, seeking a deeper connection with God? The monks of Our Lady of New Clairvaux Abbey invite you to immerse yourself in the ancient yet living tradition of monastic life and prayer for a life-transforming monastic experience weekend.

Sign up
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Summer Institute Program

 

The monks of New Clairvaux Abbey offer a Summer Internship for college age Catholic men. It is an opportunity to experience life in a Trappist monastery, working and praying with the monks, and receive a course on monastic topics.

Register today!
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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.

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    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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    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

    MAY 29-31, 2026

    MONASTIC EXPERIENCE WEEK REGISTRATION

      REGISTRATION FOR MONASTIC EXPERIENCE WEEK

      OCTOBER 9-13, 2023

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        Preserving Sacred Traditions Capital Campaign

        Thanks to the help of many generous donors we have raised 90% of our capital campaign goal.  Thank you!  Learn more about our Preserving Sacred Traditions capital campaign and help us reach our goal. 

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        The Orchards of Perseverance, Conversations with Trappist Monks

        Second Edition of Orchards of Perseverance

        The Abbey has republished The Orchards of Perseverance by David Perata. Orchards, originally published in 2000, and formerly out of print, is a collection interviews of nine monks of Vina conducted in the mid-1990s.  Read this New Clairvaux classic about Trappist monks, God, their lives, and the world.  

         

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