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A group of nuns of the Congregation of Castille participated in the XXXIX week of the program of Monastic Studies, which was celebrated in Valladolid, Spain, from August 26-29. The week was dedicated to reflecting upon the remnants of the 21st century for monastic communities. ocist.org

By decree of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, the Abbot General presided over an election at the Abbey of Sept-Fons (Diocese of Moulins, France) on 23 August 2024, in the presence of Dom Pierre-André Burton, abbot of Cîteaux and Father Immediate of Sept-Fons, and Mother Anne-Emmanuelle Devêche, Abbess of Blauvac. Dom Emmanuel Cottineau, councillor to the Abbot General, acted as secretary of the election. The community elected Dom Thomas Getti  as abbot for a term of six years. Which was determined by the Dicastery. Dom Thomas was born in 1965 in Rouen (France). He entered Sept-Fons in 1991, made his solemn profession in 1996 and was ordained a priest in 1999. https://www.abbayedeseptfons.com/fr ocso.org

On 20 August 2024, Solemnity of Saint Bernard, Brother Pachomius Musisi of the monastery of Victoria (Uganda) made solemn profession at the monastery of Tilburg (Netherlands) for the Abbey of Victoria. Brother Pachomius was born in 1988 in Uganda. He entered Victoria in 2019 and made first profession in 2021. ocso.org

On August 15, 2024, Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sister Omaira Arias Cardenas made solemn profession at the monastery of Humocaro (Venezuela). Sister Omaira was born in 1976 in El Piñal (Venezuela). She entered Humocaro in 2015 and made first profession in 2019. ocso.org

2024, No. 1: Interreligious Dialogue, a path to unity . The AIM-USA staff requested monastics to share their experience of Interreligious Dialogue as one way to foster unity in the world. All reflections have been edited by the AIM-USA staff with the permission of the authors. https://aim-usa.org/sites/default/files/newsletters/2024%20AIM%20NL%20Vol%2033%20No%201.pdf aim-usa.org

On July 11, 2024, Solemnity of Our Father Saint Benedict, Brother Kizito Kimuli made solemn profession at the monastery of Victoria (Uganda). Brother Kizito was born in 1985 in Nakulabye (Uganda). He entered Victoria in 2014 and made first profession in 2017. OCSO

On 9 August 2024, Father Paolo Maria Gionta was elected Abbot of the Abbey of Noci (Italy). Father Paolo Maria was previously Procurator General of the Subiaco-Cassinese congregation (Subiaco-Monte Cassino). https://www.abbazialascala.it/

On 12 July 2024, the Congregation of Saint Ottilien received sad news from Abbot Christian Temu regarding the death by automobile accident of three members of The Abbey of Our Lady Help of Christians in Ndanda, Tanzania. Fr. Cornelius (Clement) Mdoe OSB, Fr. Pius (Peter) Boa OSB and Brother Bakanja (Epimack) Mkenda OSB had suddenly passed on through a fatal road accident. The accident took place in Mtua, about 60km away from Ndanda, while on the way to Dar es Salaam. The brothers had come to Ndanda to celebrate with the community the Solemnity of Saint Benedict, in which eleven brothers had made their profession (five solemn, six temporary vows). This day will go down in the history of our community as the saddest moment – so far. Ndanda, as it is called, is a significant Benedictine monastery founded in 1906 by German missionaries from the Congregation of Missionary Benedictines of Saint Ottilien. The abbey has played a pivotal role in the religious, educational, and social development of the region, establishing schools, hospitals, and various community services. It serves as a spiritual center, promoting the Benedictine ethos of prayer, work, and hospitality. Over the years, it has grown into a vibrant community that integrates local culture with monastic traditions, contributing to the spiritual and social welfare of the Tanzanian people. osb.org

On May 31, 2024, Brother Janvier Ogoubiyi and Brother Marie-Romuald Oussoi made solemn profession at the monastery of Kokoubou (Benin). Brother Janvier was born in 1980 in Sô-Ava (Benin). He entered Kokoubou in 2017 and made first profession in 2019. Brother Marie-Romuald was born in 1990 in Tchoumi-Tchoumi (Benin). He entered Kokoubou in 2018 and made first profession in 2020. ocso.org

On July 20, 2024, Sister Emilia Ugwu Sister Cordismaria Ozumba made solemn profession at the monastery of Abakaliki (Nigeria). Sister Emilia was born in 1983 in Ohom Orba (Nigeria). She entered Abakaliki in 2015 and made first profession in 2019. Sister Cordismaria was born in 1977 in Odida Abatete (Nigeria). She entered Abakaliki in 2017 and made first profession in 2019. ocso.org

On 11 July 2024, the feast of Saint Benedict, the Chau Thuy community celebrated several important events: two monks received the habit, two took simple vows, four took solemn vows and one celebrated his silver jubilee. Let's join them in giving thanks to God and praying for their monastery. Ocist.org

The Central Commission, meeting at San Francisco de Mostazal, Chile, in June, and acting as Plenary Council of the Abbot General (ST 80.I), considered the request of M. Dominique Graulich, abbess of Soleilmont, the founding house, that the foundation of Ananda Matha Ashram, Kunnambetta (diocese of Calicut, India) be raised to the rank of simple priory. Having heard (a) a report on the history and current situation of the community of Kunnambetta; (b) the favourable opinion of Dom Damien Debaisieux, abbot of Scourmont, Father Immediate of Soleilmont; and (c) the favourable opinion of the ORIENS region, presented by Dom Raphael Shioya Hisashi, titular prior of Oita and co-president of the region, on June 10th 2024, the Abbot General and his Plenary Council, in the name of the General Chapter, voted that Kunnambetta be raised to the rank of simple priory. ocso.org