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.
The 2024 Congress of Abbots called Benedictine communities to become active peacebuilders, beginning within their own monasteries. Inspired by Saint Benedict’s message of reconciliation and Pope Francis’s appeal, the Congress urged a renewed commitment to prayer, hospitality and unity during the coming Holy Year.
