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From September 5–7, 2025, the Benedictine Abbey of Lubiń celebrated the 450th anniversary of the birth of the Servant of God, Fr. Bernard of Wąbrzeźno OSB. The Jubilee was combined with the meeting of the superiors of the Benedictine family from Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine. During these days, the Lubiń monastery hosted the superiors of the Benedictine nuns from Staniątki, Żarnowiec, Przemyśl, Jarosław, Krzeszów, Wołów, and Lviv-Solonka; the Benedictine monks from Tyniec, Biskupów, and Sampor, together with Fr. Maksymilian Nawara OSB, Abbot President of the Congregation of the Annunciation; the Benedictine-Sacramentine nuns from Warsaw and Siedlce; the Camaldolese nuns from Złoczew and the Camaldolese monks from Bieniszewo; as well as the general superiors of the Benedictine Missionary Sisters, the Benedictine Samaritan Sisters, and the Loretanki Sisters. The three-day gathering included the annual pilgrimage to the grave of Fr. Bernard, which brings together several hundred faithful, a lecture by Rev. Dr. Grzegorz Strzelczyk on the role and ministry of authority in the synodal Church, and the visit of Archbishop Antonio Guido Filipazzi, Apostolic Nuncio to Poland. The Servant of God Fr. Bernard of Wąbrzeźno (1575–1603), born Błażej Pęcherek, was a Benedictine monk of the Abbey of Lubiń. From an early age, he was marked by deep faith, charity toward others, and a particular devotion to the Passion of Christ and to the Blessed Virgin Mary. After completing his studies, he entered the monastery at Lubiń, where he was soon appointed master of novices. He became a model of fervor in prayer, Eucharistic adoration, and service to others. Although he lived only 28 years, his holy life and dedication to God led to his being held in veneration immediately after his death, and even today the faithful continue to obtain graces through his intercession. The beatification process of the Servant of God Fr. Bernard of Wąbrzeźno OSB, reopened for the third time on June 10, 2011, concerns the confirmation of his “ancient cult.” Despite the passage of four centuries since his death, the renown of his holiness endures to this day. In 2024, a new postulator was appointed, and this year the Historical Commission was renewed. At present, the process is in the final stage of the diocesan phase and is nearing completion. annuntiatio.org https://www.benedyktyni.net/aktualnosci/wydarzenia/109190/jubileusz-450-rocznicy-urodzin-slugi-bozego-o-bernarda-z-wabrzezna-osb#1

On 30 September 2025, Mother Katharina Michiels completed her six-year term as Abbess of Nazareth (Diocese of Antwerp, Belgium). On the same day, she was re-elected Abbess of the Community for a new six-year term. ocso.org

September 24, 2025, we joyfully marked the 140th Foundation Anniversary of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing. The Community had a Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Abbot Primate Jeremias Schröder, OSB. Followed by a festive common breakfast. In the afternoon at 2:00, the whole Congregation had a synchronized prayer and the launch of the Togo Community. With the theme “Rekindling the Gift of God as Pilgrims of Hope,” we remembered with gratitude the vision of our founder, Fr. Andreas Amrhein, OSB, and the faith of our pioneering Sisters who set out on mission in 1885. Their courage continues to inspire us today as we walk together in prayer, community, and service. To rekindle the gift of God is to let His Spirit renew our hearts; to be pilgrims of hope is to walk with trust and joy into the future. As we celebrate this milestone, we commit ourselves anew to living our Benedictine missionary vocation — rooted in Christ, united in community, and sent in service of the Gospel. The celebration concluded in the evening with a Community recreation followed by Compline. osbtutzing.org

On the morning of September 18, 2025, the Dominus Tecum monastic community of Pra 'd Mill (Italy) reelected Brother Emanuele Marigliano as prior, confirming him for a further 10-year term. May the Lord accompany the community's journey and Brother Emanuele's service. ocist.org

The Holy Father has officially confirmed the election by the monastic chapter of Einsiedeln Abbey of the Reverend Fr. Urban Federer , OSB, as ordinary Abbot of the Territorial Abbey of Maria Einsiedeln, Switzerland. The election took place on 30 August 2025, and Fr. Federer was chosen for a second term, also of 12 years. This marks a historic moment: for the first time in the Abbey’s history an incumbent abbot has been re-elected. Born 17 August 1968 in Zürich-Fluntern, in the Diocese of Chur, Abbot Urban made his solemn profession in 1992, was ordained in 1994, and holds advanced degrees in German literature, history and medieval German studies from the University of Fribourg. He has also taught religion, history and German in the Abbey school, lectured in spirituality and Gregorian chant at the Abbey’s theological institute, and served in roles including Prior, vicar general and director of the monastic choir. The community of Einsiedeln has already marked the re-election with a liturgy on 13 September, during which the monks presented the traditional homagium, a gesture of obedience and fraternity offered to their abbot. A solemn thanksgiving liturgy will follow on 4 October 2025 in the abbey church at 14:00, to which all are welcome. osb.org https://www.kloster-einsiedeln.ch

On 11 September 2025 the community of Melk Abbey (Austria) elected Fr Ludwig Wenzl as their 68th abbot. The election was presided over by Abbot President Johannes Perkmann. Abbot Ludwig succeeds Abbot Georg Wilfinger, who has led the Abbey since 2001. Born Karl Wenzl in 1985 in Waidhofen an der Ybbs, the new abbot entered Melk in 2011 and made his solemn profession in 2014. He was ordained priest in 2021. Within the Abbey he has worked in education, culture and tourism, and has been responsible for the archives and collections. The community entrusted him with a 12-year mandate, confirmed in the traditional rite of handshake and sign of peace. Abbot Ludwig will formally take office on 7 November 2025. osb.org https://www.stiftmelk.at/aktuelles-events/aktuelles/p-ludwig-wenzl-osb-wurde-zum-68-abt-des-benediktinerstiftes-melk-gewaehlt/

The General Chapter of the Trappist Order will take place at the General House from 3 to 24 September 2025. Let us pray for our brothers and sisters during these weeks of sharing, reflection and fraternity. You can consult the blog created by the young brothers and sisters of the Order: https://ocsogc2025.blogspot.com/ ocso.org

On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the patronal feast of the entire Order, Our Lady of Thien Phuoc Abbey joyfully celebrated the profession of vows of 11 brothers: 6 making temporary profession and 5 making solemn profession. In communion, we give thanks to God and pray that these brothers may remain faithful and persevere in their monastic vocation, and that the Lord may continue to bless the Order with vocations. ocist.org

On August 23, 2025, Sister Clotilde Gennet made solemn profession at the monastery of N.-D. de La Coudre (France). Sister Clotilde was born in 1987 in Saint-Malo (France). She entered Laval in 2017 and made first profession in 2020. ocso.org https://www.abbaye-coudre.fr/

On August 20, 2025, Solemnity of Saint Bernard, Sister Jitka Pacíková made solemn profession at the monastery of Naši Paní (Czech Rep.). Sister Jitka was born in 1988 in Znojmo (Czech Rep.). She entered Naši Paní in 2017 and made first profession in 2020. ocso.org https://www.trapistky.cz/

We inform you of a new scam attempt of fake mails. This is obviously a scam. Please be careful. Below we present the emails that some Superiors have received: Lieber Bruder, Diese freundschaftliche und brüderliche Nachricht wird Ihnen von Ihrem Bruder und Freund, Kardinal Fridolin Ambongo, Metropolitischer Erzbischof von Kinshasa, übermittelt. Ich erlaube mir zudem, mich an Eure Exzellenz zu wenden, um um eine moralische, spirituelle und eine materielle Unterstützung in Form einer Spende zu bitten, für die Organisation der Beerdigungen der 15 im Kongo von rebellierenden Soldaten getöteten Priester. Vereint im Gebet. ✠ Kardinal Fridolin Ambongo, O.F.M. Cap Erzbischof von Kinshasa, Präsident des Symposiums der Bischofskonferenzen von Afrika und Madagaskar (SCEAM) ocist.org

On August 17, 2025, Mother Maria Francesca Righi completed her term of six years as Abbess of Valserena (Diocese of Volterra, Italy). On the same day, Mother Maria Francesca was re-elected Abbess of the Community for a new six-year term. ocso.org https://www.valserena.it/