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The Church usually prefers that established rules be used for emerging congregations.

Cenobitic (can be used for eremitic)

Rule of St. Augustine
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Rule of St. Francis of Assisi

Eremitic

Carthusian Statutes
Benedictine Camaldolese (Monte Corona)
Rule of St. Columba
Rule of St. Francis of Assisi for Hermitages