About Our Lady of the Philippines Trappist Monastery
The Our Lady of the Philippines Trappist Monastery is a Roman Catholic Cistercian monastery of the Strict Observance located in Barangay San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras. Founded in 1972, it is the only Trappist monastery in the Philippines. Set on rolling hills, it is notable for its simple modern chapel, contemplative atmosphere, and monastic products such as mango jam and souvenirs made by the monks.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a quiet, hillside monastery complex with a chapel open for prayer and reflection, landscaped gardens, and a monastery shop selling monk-made products including mango jam, jellies, and religious souvenirs. The setting is rural and peaceful with views of surrounding hills and fields. Visitors can attend Mass or prayer services, walk the grounds, and observe monastic life from designated visitor areas while maintaining silence.
Key highlights
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Only Trappist monastery in the Philippines
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Chapel with simple, contemplative architecture open to visitors
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Monastery shop famous for Guimaras mango jam and monastic souvenirs
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Peaceful hillside setting in San Miguel, Jordan
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Opportunity to attend Mass and join the monks' prayer schedule