Saint Bernard Abbey Elects 11th Abbot
Saint Bernard Abbey in Cullman, Alabama, USA, has elected Right Reverend Brendan J. Seipel OSB as the 11th abbot in its 135-year history.
Benedictines Mark the Centenary of Brother David Steindl-Rast OSB
The Benedictine Confederation joins communities worldwide in celebrating the 100th birthday of Brother David Steindl-Rast OSB, honouring his life as a pioneer of interfaith dialogue and grateful living.
New Abbot Elected at Conception Abbey
The Benedictine community of Conception Abbey in Missouri, USA, has elected Father Paul Sheller OSB as its 11th abbot. He succeeds Abbot Benedict Neenan OSB, who has retired after ten years of service.
An Invitation from the Abbot of Montecassino
As Montecassino prepares for its 1,500th anniversary, Abbot Luca Antonio Fallica OSB invites the Benedictine Confederation to explore hospitality, culture and the search for God.
Limits of Hope?
For the feast of Saint Benedict, Abbot Primate Jeremias Schröder reflects on what dies and what lives among us.
Benedictine Moments During the Papal Visit to Spain
Benedictines were involved in Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain beyond just Montserrat.
Sant’Anselmo and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Sign Cooperation Agreement
Rome was a crucial hub where the fate of many Jews under Fascism was decided. Its archives still contain a wealth of historical evidence waiting to be uncovered. By opening its archival holdings to researchers, Sant'Anselmo is making a significant contribution to this important work.
A Glance into the Catalogus: Ratios of Monks to Populations
Another installment of interesting data from the recent Catalogus.
Bridge to the East
Led by Abbot Primate Jeremias Schröder OSB, a Benedictine delegation visited Russian Orthodox monasteries in early July 2026, continuing a papal mandate to foster relations with the Eastern Churches.