Strategic Planning: The Principals
To foster better communication and coordination among the Curia, Atheneum, and College of Sant'Anselmo, Abbot Primate Jeremias initiated the Principals meeting. This quarterly, day-long retreat brings together key leaders offsite for concentrated reflection.
18 April 2025
by Fr. Patrick Carter OSB
Secretary of the Abbot Primate
At the beginning of his mandate, Abbot Primate Jeremias thought that there needed to be a better way of organizing among the various parts that compose Sant'Anselmo. With a large house that includes the Curia of the Primate, the Atheneum for students, and the College for residents there is always a risk that lack of communication and coordination can lead to problems and challenges.
Out of this need for coordination was born the Principals meeting. It is a quarterly meeting that brings together those who govern Sant'Anselmo in a day-long, retreat-like encounter. Meeting outside of Sant'Anselmo allows for reflection from afar and a concentrated focus. Several monastic communities in and around Rome have welcomed the first meetings of this group: Saint Paul outside the Walls, Grottaferrata, and Monte Mario.
The members are currently Abbot Primate Jeremias Schröder, Prior Brendan Coffey, pro-Rector Laurentius Eschlböck, Treasurer Geraldo Gonzalez y Lima, Guestmaster Benoît Alloggia, and Secretary of the Abbot Primate Patrick Carter. These meetings have enabled open communication about emerging needs and challenges through very fraternal and open sharing.
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