Father Matthias Wenig OSB
Abtei Schweiklberg
Vilshofen an der Donau, GERMANY
28 October 2021
Beuron Congregation Elects New President
On Sunday, 17 October 2021, the Electoral Chapter of the Beuronese Benedictine Congregation elected the Beuronese monk Fr. Dr. Franziskus Berzdorf OSB as their new abbot president. Story, photos and links here.
New President of the Slav Benedictine Congregation
The Prior of Cokovac Priory in Croatia, Fr. Jeronim Marin, was elected as the new Abbot President of the Slav Benedictine Congregation. Story and links here.
Austrian Benedictines and Sustainability
Abbot President Johannes Perkmann OSB chaired the regular General Chapter of the Austrian Benedictine Congregation addressing questions from Laudato si' by Pope Francis.
Roche speaks at Sant’Anselmo’s Academic Inauguration
Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments Archbishop Arthur Roche, in his first public speech since his appointment, delivered an academic lecture said to "set out the principles for liturgical reform". Story, links and photos here.
Father Boniface Ojaka OSB
Prince of Peace Tigoni Abbey
Limuru Town, KENYA
10 October 2021