Sr. Christine's Silver Jubilee

Sr. Christine celebrated 25 years of monastic profession on August 20th, the feast of St. Bernard.  Many of her family and friends, all from Canada were here for the celebration.  Mass was celebrated with Dom Mark of New Melleray presiding.  This was followed by a celebratory meal in our refectory.  It was a gorgeous day, sunny and in the low 70's.  It was the nicest feast of St. Bernard that anyone can remember.

Opening presents

Renewing her vows

Mass

Schola

Chris' brother and sister-in-law

Chris' brother and sister-in-law

Canadian friends and family

Tautra Mariakloster

In 1999 OLM sent sisters to central Norway to start a foundation on the island of Tautra where ruins of a 14th century Cistercian monastery remain.  Recently one of the sisters visited Tautra Mariakloster. 
Monastery Church
entrance

Front of monastery

boat houses

backyard

cloister

Church

Church Ceiling made of glass

Ruins

Sunrise

Bird sanctuary

Sunset