News

  • In a 25 May 2024 decree, the Priory of San Benedetto in Monte was elevated to the status of an abbey. On 28 May 2024, the newly-elevated abbey elected Dom Benedict Nivakoff OSB as Norcia's first abbot since 1792. Story, photos and links here.

  • The participants of the Monastic Formators’ Program have spent several weeks at Sant’Anselmo and have proven themselves to be delightful guests. The directors of the program, Fr. Brendan Thomas OSB and Fr. Javier Aparicio OSB, have written a story explaining the program and its value to Benedictine and Cistercian communities. Story and photos here.

  • From 28 August until 2 September, the annual Synod of Abbots President was held at Conception Abbey, Missouri, USA, the home monastery of Abbot Primate Gregory Polan. Story and photos here.

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