Our Lady of the Philippines Trappist Monastery

Church at Trappist Monastery Guimaras, the Philippines

The Our Lady of the Philippines Monastery is a Trappist monastery on Guimaras, the Philippines and is the only Trappist monastery in the Philippines. It was founded in 1972 and at present, there are 35 monks living in the monastery. They produce a number of products, selling under the brand "Trappist Monastic Products", including pineapple and mango jams, which can be found in local stores and at their shop. Guimaras is famous for its Philippine mangos. The monastery is also available for retreats. It is popular stop for tourists visiting Guimaras.

Their abbot is Filomeno Cinco.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Welcome to OUR LADY OF THE PHILIPPINES of the Cistercian Order". Retrieved 2 September 2014.

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