On November 1, 2026, the Solemnity of All Saints, Brother Dimitri Le Grand made solemn profession at Timadeuc Abbey (France). Brother Dimitri was born in Suresnes (France) in 1991. He entered Timadeuc Abbey in 2018 and made first profession in 2021. ocso.org

On November 1, 2026, the Solemnity of All Saints, Sister Virginia Torres made her Solemn Profession at the Monastery of Our Lady of Esmeraldas (Ecuador). Sister Virginia was born in Manabi (Ecuador) in 1976; she entered Esmeraldas in 2014 and made her first profession in 2017. ocso.org

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

On October 17, 2026, Sister Consuelo de los Ángeles Villarreal Zhunio made her Solemn Profession at the Monastery of Our Lady of Esmeraldas (Ecuador). Sister Consuelo was born in Quito (Ecuador) in 1973; she entered Esmeraldas in 2018 and made her first profession in 2021. ocso.org

On 6 October 2026, the Abbot President of the Subiaco-Cassinese Congregation, Father Ignasi M. Fossas, presided over the election of the conventual prior of Thien Binh Monastery (Vietnam). Father André Kim was elected prior of the community; he currently also holds the office of visiting abbot of the Vietnamese province. https://www.benedettinisublacensicassinesi.org

The next General Assembly of the Service aux Oblatures Bénédictines en France (Benedictine Oblates Service in France Meeting - SOB) will take place from 16 to 18 October at the Abbey of Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire. The members of the Council will meet on 14 and 15 October at the same abbey for a time of retreat and preparation. It is an opportunity to savour these beautiful and inspiring surroundings. The President of the AIM, Father Abbot Bernard Lorent Tayart, has been invited t

On 28 September, Pope Leo XIV spoke in Metz, in the presence of numerous abbots and superiors, about his vision for Europe, with strong references to Saint Benedict. More on this is available in this issue of NEXUS. On 17 September, Pope Leo XIV confirmed the election of Dom Antonio Bran Tecun as the new Abbot General of the Olivetan Congregation. Papal confirmation is necessary because the Abbot General also serves as the Territorial Abbot of Monteoliveto. The Synod of Abbot

10 October 2026 At the Roots of Europe: Notes from the Aventine and the Rest of the World Over the past few months, I have repeatedly reflected on how we Benedictines should deal with the fact that our founder is the principal patron saint of Europe, while today our monasteries are located on all continents and often flourish better outside Europe than here on the Old Continent. This question occupied me back when I was President of the Missionary Benedictines, and even more

10 October 2026 The past few months have revealed an unmistakable Benedictine thread running through the papal calendar. From his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV worked a pair of seemingly impromptu excursions into his holiday itinerary. Whether these visits reflected a quiet appreciation for the monastic charism or merely the irresistible appeal of un buon pranzo benedettino, the Holy Father’s presence has offered warm encouragement to the Confederation. Th

On October 10, 2026, Sister Maria Rafael Arnaiz Jin young Lee made her Solemn Profession at the Monastery of Our Lady of Sujong (Republic of Korea). Sister Maria Rafael Arnaiz was born in Seoul (Republic of Korea) in 1979; she entered Sujong in 2017 and made her first profession in 2021. ocso.org

Dom Manu van Hecke, abbot of the monastery of Sint Sixtus (diocese of Brugge, Belgium) since 1996, offered his resignation to the Abbot General in the light of ST 40.A of our Constitutions. With the consent of his Council, the Abbot General accepted the resignation, which became effective on September 11th, 2026 On October 8th, 2026, the community of St Sixtus elected Dom Guido van Belle as abbot for an indefinite term. Dom Guido was born in 1959 in Ninove (Belgium). He enter