Olivetan Congregation elevates two abbeys

On 1 February 2019, with the accord of his General Council, Dom Diego M. Rosa, Abbot General of the Benedictine Congregation of Saint Mary of Monte Oliveto, elevated to the rank of Abbey two monasteries of the Olivetan Congregation: the Monastery of Saint Bernard Tolomei (Goseong, South Korea) and the Monastery of Holy Cross (Rostrevor, Northern Ireland).

BCC Meeting at Sant’Anselmo 2019

The Benedictine Commission on China (BCC) brings together representatives from Benedictine monasteries throughout the world to exchange information about the work of their communities related to China and to discuss cooperation on projects for China.

Quadrennial Meeting of Benedictine Abbots and Prioresses (USA)

Saint Bernard Abbey in Cullman, Alabama (USA) hosted the quadrennial meeting of Benedictine Abbots and Prioresses from 22-26 February 2019.

Los Andes

On the Solemnity of St. Joseph, March 19, 2019 Brother Josse Brito Moreno made solemn profession at the monastery of Los Andes (Venezuela).

Newsletter Formation 20

Newsletter 20. https://www.ocso.org/2019/03/05/newsletter-no-20/

Kasanza

On February 19, 2019, Dom Nathanaël Koninkx, Abbot of Westmalle and Father Immediate of Kasanza (diocese of Kikwit, R.D.C.), appointed Father Léonard Zibula Mulemesa, as Superior ad nutum of Kasanza.

Attention! A fake request of help.

A man called Francisco Javier Casas, is introducing himself as a familiar of Poblet.

Phuoc Son

Opening of the Cause for Beatification of Fr. Benoît Thuan