On 28 October 2026, the community of Boschi (diocese of Mondovi, Italy) elected Father Giovanni Gazzera as Titular Prior of the Community for a six year term. Dom Giovanni was born in 1969 in Benevagienna (Italy). He entered Boschi in 1994, made his solemn vows in 2000 and was ordained priest in 2012. At the time of his election, he was Superior ad nutum of the community. ocso.org

On 22 October 2026, during the canonical visit to Wąchock Abbey and on the occasion of the end of his second ten-year term as Abbot of Wąchock, Abbot Eugeniusz Augustyn tendered his resignation from the office of Abbot of Wąchock Abbey, which also resulted in the office of Abbot-President of the Polish Cistercian Congregation becoming vacant. The Abbot General and the Order extend their sincere thanks to Father Abbot Eugeniusz for his twenty years of service as Abbot of Wącho

Storm Austen, which struck on 23 and 24 October 2026, damaged part of the roof of the porch tower at the church of the Cistercian Abbey of Timadeuc (France). Work is currently underway to secure the area. The church remains open to anyone wishing to attend the community’s services. Signposting has been put in place. https://www.facebook.com/abbayetimadeuc/posts/pfbid02ckfe2WH7L6xne37g8Sh32HVPvyKom2Wvw7Q93WpQPCYkSCzZWFv7ohTuXK5r7vrdl?locale=fr_FR

On October 25, 2026, Sister Marie Landrine Rhukenge Mushayuma made her Solemn Profession at the Monastery of Clarté-Dieu (DR Congo). Sister Marie Landrine was born in Bukavu (DR Congo) in 1995; she entered Clarté-Dieu in 2017 and made her first profession in 2020. ocso.org

The conventual chapter of Pannonhalma Archabbey has re-elected Archabbot Cirill Hortobágyi OSB for a further term as Archabbot. He also remains Abbot-President of the Hungarian Benedictine Congregation. Photo courtesy of Pannonhalma Archabbey. At its meeting on 19 October 2026, the conventual chapter of Pannonhalma Archabbey confirmed Archabbot Cirill Hortobágyi OSB in the abbatial office following the conclusion of his first nine-year term. The confirmation was conducted in

The next General Chapter of the Cistercian Order will be held in Rome from October 4 to 18, 2027 (arrival on the 4th, departure on the 18th). For those traveling from afar, it will be possible to arrive on October 2 or 3. Thank you. ocist.org

Around 160 educators from five continents gathered at Melk Abbey for BENET 2026, exploring monastic stability, hospitality and the enduring mission of Benedictine schools in a changing world. Photos courtesy of Carmen Schoebert, Stift Melk and ICBE Melk Abbey in Austria hosted the tenth World Conference of Benedictine Educators from 6 to 10 October 2026, bringing together around 160 monastic and lay participants from 25 countries across all five continents. Organised under th

On 20 October 2026, during the day, the sisters of Soke (Angola) were struck by a severe storm that completely destroyed the roof of their building for welcoming groups. The building includes a meeting hall accommodating more than 100 people, a kitchen, a dining room and toilets. The entire roof must be replaced, and the floor, damaged by falling roofing materials, must also be repaired. Our sisters of Soke would be deeply grateful for any help you can offer. Donations may be

The website dedicated to the jubilee of Benedictine life publishes a monthly feature on a different monastery, showcasing how Benedictine life is lived in communities around the world: jubilee.osb.org – Inkamana abbey, South Africa We journey to Inkamana Abbey in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Founded as a Benedictine mission in 1922, Inkamana has grown into a monastic and educational centre, running a boarding school alongside workshops, farming, hospitality and retreat minist

MONASTIC AGGIORNAMENTO 3-23 july 2027 The language of the course is English. Participation limit : 20 monks and nuns Fees : €2,950 (euro) https://www.collegiosantanselmo.com/en/curia-of-the-benedictine-order/monastic-aggiornamento/ OBLATE MONASTIC SUMMER STUDIUM Gebet, Studium, Gemeinschaft, Besinnung 4-24 july 2027 The language of the course is English. Participation limit : 20 people. Fees : €2,750 (euro) https://www.collegiosantanselmo.com/en/curia-of-the-benedictine-order