New Abbot Elected for Mariastein Abbey
The Benedictine monks of Mariastein Abbey have elected Father Ludwig Rudolf Ziegerer OSB as their new abbot. He succeeds Abbot Peter von Sury OSB and will lead the community for the next six years.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Receives Heufelder Prize
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was awarded the Emmanuel Heufelder Prize by Niederaltaich Abbey for his lifelong dedication to ecumenical dialogue. The award highlights long-standing Benedictine engagement with the Eastern churches.
Clothed in Glory: The Art and Witness of Vincent Crosby OSB
Fr. Vincent’s art is more than beauty — it is a living expression of his Benedictine vocation. His vesture and design work reveal the glory of God in the midst of the Church and the world.
Fr. Alfred Eichmann Elected Abbot of Lambrecht Abbey
The monks of Saint Lambrecht Abbey have elected Alfred Eichmann OSB as their new abbot. He succeeds Abbot Benedikt Plank, who is stepping down upon reaching the statutory retirement age.
Benedictine Bishop Hanke Concludes Decades of Service
Bishop Gregor Maria Hanke OSB, has retired after nearly twenty years leading the Diocese of Eichstätt. His tenure blended Benedictine tradition with a commitment to ecological, pastoral and educational renewal.
Notes from the Aventine | May-June
The election of Pope Leo XIV has stirred pride and hope across the Catholic world, his first message from the Loggia — peace — echoing the Benedictine call to peacemaking. His Peruvian roots and connection to the Benedictine Confederation have deeply moved many, especially in Latin America and at Sant’Anselmo in Rome.
Events, Elections and Appointments | May-June
Abbot Primate Jeremias shares short excerpts of Confederation news.
Bridging Liturgy and Art:
The Vocation of Fr. Ruberval Monteiro da Silva
Fr. Ruberval Monteiro da Silva OSB merges theology and sacred art in his roles at Sant’Anselmo. His work exemplifies the integration of monastic life, academic rigor, and artistic expression.
Bearing Witness to Hope Amid Crisis: The Church in Burkina Faso Responds to Insecurity and Displacement
In Burkina Faso, parishes and monasteries face immense challenges due to ongoing violence and displacement. Amid fear and poverty, the Church continues to offer support, prayer and hope.
Reliquary of Saint Boniface Under Investigation
Italian police are seeking help identifying a reliquary of Saint Boniface that may have been stolen from a Benedictine church. Officials invite Benedictine communities to assist in the investigation.