Order of Augustinian Recollects

The Order of Augustinian Recollects or simply the Augustinians Recollects are a Roman Catholic monastic order of men and women. They are a reformist offshoot from the Augustinian hermit friars and follow the Augustinian Rule.

They were founded in 16th century Spain through the 5th Determination of the Chapter of Toledo , and their reform emphasized fidelity to the Rule of St. Augustine. The reformers placed special emphasis on community prayer and simplicity of life.

On 5 June 1621, the Recollection was raised to the level of a Religious Congregation, giving it the right to divide itself into provinces. The Recollects were formally recognized as an Order in the Catholic Church in 1912.

Global Recollect presence

The Recollects are present in 19 countries including in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic,...
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