New Monastic Superiors Course

2027 dates : 19 – 30 July
Registration deadline : 30 April 2027
Language: English
Eligibility: Superior of a Benedictine priory or abbey elected since 2024
Fees: €2,500 for accommodations and official outings

Course leader: Abbot Christopher Jamison OSB
Course coordinator: Abbot Edmund Power OSB

Saint Benedict sets a dauntingly high standard for the superior. They must show learning in divine law, skilful care and inspiring leadership, to name just some of the skills required.

This course provides insights into aspects of monastic leadership that a new superior is expected to know but probably doesn’t. The course has three pillars: the Rule’s teaching on superiors; the canon law relevant to monastic leadership; and psychology for leaders. Underpinning these will be the wisdom of the group helping each other to address the situation in their monasteries.