CISTERCIAN COMMUNION

Declaration

 

 

Our two General Chapters, having reflected on the theme Cistercian Grace Today, Conformity to Christ,  make the following declarations:

 

We urge our local communities and Regional Conferences to continue to encourage and develop bonds of charity and collaboration with all the communities of the Cistercian family, by inviting them to events such as celebrations, meetings, conferences and workshops, and by accepting the invitations which these communities extend to us.

 

At the heart of this Cistercian communion, for which each community is responsible, we recognize the special place of the community of Cîteaux, mother of us all.  As the historic symbol of unity in the Cistercian Family, we encourage it to pursue its fraternal and generous welcome towards all the members of the Cistercian Family who come to discover the place of our common origin.