Following the passage of new statutes, the CIB is opening a Rome office staffed by canon lawyer Sr Therese Benoit Kabore OSB from the monastery of Koubri in Burkina Faso.

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.

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.

Bring out what is new and what is old
19 – 30 July 2027

Management training
Summer course : 4 – 16 July 2027

Prayer, study, community, reflection
4-24 July 2027