The Cistercian community at Our Lady of Silence Abbey and Ave Maria University can confirm that discussions regarding a proposed educational and formation initiative at Mount Melleray have reached an advanced stage, following approval by the University’s Board.
A number of formal steps remain to be completed. For that reason, no final public announcement has yet been made.
The Abbey and the University are committed to ensuring that any future development fully respects the Abbey’s spiritual character, the life of prayer, and the local community. Further information will be shared in due course once the remaining processes are complete.
