Shortly after his election in September, Abbot Primate Jeremias Schröder appointed Fr. Brendan Coffey, abbot emeritus of Glenstal Abbey in Murroe, County Limerick, Ireland, as prior of Collegio Sant’Anselmo. Fr. Brendan will assume formal responsibility for his new role on 7 January.
Due to political instability, the Theological Study Year in Jerusalem has temporarily relocated to Rome, continuing its program of biblical studies, ecumenism, and interreligious dialogue. Leveraging support from Sant’Anselmo, the program has adapted to a new context while exploring Rome’s rich historical ties to the Holy Land.
The Benedictine Confederation’s Abbot Primate Jeremias Schröder is now sharing his circular letters publicly. Traditionally sent only to monasteries, these messages are now available in six languages for everyone to read. Click here to download the PDF of your choice.
Abbot Primate Jeremias Schröder provided a profound reflection on the 60th anniversary of the consecration of Montecassino Abbey, commemorating its history, the peace message of Pope Paul VI, and the ongoing mission of the Benedictine community. Story, pdfs and photo links here.
Abbot Johannes Perkmann of Abtei Michaelbeuern was reelected abbot president of the Austrian Benedictine Congregation, and a new council or “Presidium” was also elected. Story and photos here.
On 14 September 2024, Abbot Jeremias Schröder OSB, of St. Ottilien Archabbey in Eresing, Germany, was elected abbot primate of the Benedictine Confederation at the Congress of Abbots meeting in Rome. He is the 11th abbot primate to be elected. Story and photos here.
Beginning Friday, 6 September, abbots, priors, and superiors from the worldwide Benedictine Confederation will gather for two weeks at Sant'Anselmo for their quadrennial congress. Stay updated to the latest news from Congressus OSB 2024 by following the Sant’Anselmo social media platforms. Story and links here.
On 12 July 2024, the Congregation of Saint Ottilien received sad news from Abbot Christian Temu regarding the death by automobile accident of three members of The Abbey of Our Lady Help of Christians in Ndanda, Tanzania: Fr. Cornelius (Clement) Mdoe OSB, Fr. Pius (Peter) Boa OSB and Brother Bakanja (Epimack) Mkenda OSB.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey
Indiana, USA
4 August 2024
Erzabtei Sankt Ottilien
Eresing, Germany
29 July 2024
