The Abbey of Lubiń marked the 450th anniversary of the birth of the Servant of God Father Bernard of Wąbrzeźno OSB with a three-day gathering that brought together Benedictine superiors from Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine.

Sant’Anselmo in Rome hosted the 20th national congress of Italian Benedictine Oblates from 29 to 31 August 2025. The assembly featured shared liturgy, scholarly input and the election of a new national council.

Fr. Ludwig Wenzl OSB has been elected by the community of Melk Abbey as the 68th abbot, succeeding Abbot Georg Wilfinger. He will take office on 7 November 2025 for a 12-year term.