Monastery N.D. du Buisson Ardent

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FAMILLE MONASTIQUE DE BETHLEEM, DE L'ASSOMPTION DE LA VIERGE ET DE SAINT BRUNO The 'Monastic Family of Bethlehem and the Assumption of the Virgin Mary' took birth in 1950, following the promulgation of the Dogma of the Assumption of the Virgin.a Community in communion the Apostolic See of Rome. The Sisters were founded in France,1966,and the Brothers in France in 1976. They are 2 geographically distinct Lavras of Hermits,one Congregation men-monks, the other of women-moniales, though with similar charism lifestyle and foundation
The worldwide Communities counts around 500 Members.(Primarily French speaking) 28 Monasteries of Monastic Sisters in France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, -USA-(NY state),Quebec- Canada, Austria, Egypt,Israel, Cyprus,Poland, Lithuania, Portugal, -Chile, -Argentina-, and soon in Algeria.