Easter Notes from the Aventine | February-March 2026
Abbot Primate Jeremias writes from Rome on death, the human and divine eternities, life at Sant’Anselmo and the upcoming Jubilee.
Events, Elections and Appointments | February-March 2026
An overview of recent events and personnel changes in our Benedictine family.
Benedictine Jubilee – Planning in Rome
In Rome, there are more than a dozen Benedictine houses and institutions. They are currently preparing for 2027, the Roman stage of the journey toward the Benedictine Jubilee: Places of Hope since 529.
Monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey appointed Bishop of Belleville
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Godfrey Mullen OSB as the 10th Bishop of Belleville. A monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, he has served as the diocesan administrator in Illinois since May 2025.
Reflections on Beuronese Art in the Conception Abbey Basilica
The striking Beuronese murals in Conception Abbey’s Basilica were the first in the United States, executed by its own monks after the 1893 tornado. They testify to the monastery's aspirations and preserve a replica of the destroyed Emaus originals.
In Memoriam: Father Joan M. Recasens i Puig OSB
A tribute to Father Joan M. Recasens i Puig OSB, monk of Montserrat and former Rector of the Church of Sant’Anselmo in Rome, who returned to the Lord on 15 March 2026 at the age of 92.
A Gutenberg Bible at Subiaco
On 22 March 2026, Abbot Primate Jeremias Schröder visited the Monastery of Subiaco, where some of Europe’s oldest printed works are currently on display.
Planning the Future of CIB: Statutes, Symposia, and the Joy of Shared Life
CIB Moderator Lynn McKenzie shares experiences building Benedictine communion globally, from Catalogus work to planning the 2026 CIB Symposium and discussing CIB statutes in Rome.
BCC Meeting Addresses Complex Realities for the Church in China, Seeks Paths of Unity
The Benedictine Commission on China (BCC) met in Rome, addressing the complexities of pastoral work in the current situations. Discussions centered on unity, discreet accompaniment and continued support for the Church in China.
Liturgy Marked by Diversity — and War : A Report from Kuwait
At the request of Bishop Aldo Berardi, Fr. Stefan Geiger OSB and Fr. Benoit Alloggia OSB traveled to Kuwait to lead a clergy formation course. Stranded by the sudden outbreak of war, they returned to Rome on 12 March 2026, via Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.