The Pontifical Athenaeum Sant’Anselmo announces the appointment of Professor Jákó Örs Fehérváry OSB as its new rector. A monk of Pannonhalma, he will take office on 9 September 2025.
A workshop at Sant’Anselmo in Rome brought together Christian and Buddhist monastics for a shared exploration of contemplative practice. Rooted in mutual respect, the dialogue opened new paths for understanding and spiritual enrichment.
Pope Leo XIV welcomed the newly elected Abbot General and all participants to the General Chapter of the Vallombrosan Congregation on 28 June 2025, urging continued fidelity to Gospel simplicity.
Abbot Mamerto Menapace OSB, monk of the Abbey of Santa María de Los Toldos and former Abbot President of the Congregation of the Holy Cross of the Southern Cone, has died aged 83. His writings and reflections deeply marked the faith of countless Argentinians.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
