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Retreat for new candidates at Hauterive Abbey

15/09/2025 


Hauterive Abbey is nestled in a green valley on the banks of the Saane River in the canton of Fribourg. The church was closed for four years due to extensive restoration work and only reopened a few weeks ago.

The ten candidates for the year 2025/2026 i were able to take part in a spiritual retreat led by our Chief Chaplain, Mgr Alain de Raemy, on the weekend of 13 and 14 September.

He introduced the candidates to the spiritual foundations of the Order of Malta; his remarks prompted a lively exchange among the candidates about the meaning of ‘Tuitio fidei and obsequium pauperum’ in everyday life.

The two days were structured around the rhythm of monastic life.

Frère Henri-Marie introduced us to monastic life, explained the changes in the liturgy associated with the reorganisation of the seating in the church, and told us about his own vocation.

We thank Mgr. de Raemy with all our hearts for giving us his time and sharing his knowledge and faith with us. This allowed us to return home strengthened in our faith and with renewed vigour for our tasks towards our neighbours.

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