On Sunday, 17 October 2021, the Electoral Chapter of the Beuronese Benedictine Congregation elected the Beuronese monk Fr. Dr. Franziskus Berzdorf OSB as their new abbot president. Story, photos and links here.

The Prior of Cokovac Priory in Croatia, Fr. Jeronim Marin, was elected as the new Abbot President of the Slav Benedictine Congregation. Story and links here.

Abbot President Johannes Perkmann OSB chaired the regular General Chapter of the Austrian Benedictine Congregation addressing questions from Laudato si' by Pope Francis.

Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments Archbishop Arthur Roche, in his first public speech since his appointment, delivered an academic lecture said to "set out the principles for liturgical reform". Story, links and photos here.