The Congregation for Catholic Education has confirmed the election of R.F. Bernhard A. Eckerstorfer OSB as the new Rettore Magnifico of the Pontifical University of Sant'Anselmo in Rome. More information and links here.

The 93rd General Assembly of the Union of Superiors General was held in Rome on 27-29 November 2019 at Centro Pellegrini Santa Teresa Couderc. Read more here.

The Rector of the Pontifical Ateneo Sant'Anselmo in Rome was elected abbot of Praglia on May 24. EN and IT

Stefano Visintin, il Rettore Magnifico del Pontificio Ateneo di Sant'Anselmo è stato eletto abate di Praglia il 24 maggio. IT e EN

On 1 February, the Benedictine Congregation of Saint Mary of Monte Oliveto elevated two monasteries to the rank of abbey. The new abbeys of St Bernard Tolomei in South Korea and Holy Cross in Northern Ireland subsequently elected two new abbots. Story here.