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.