Collegio Sant’Anselmo

Collegio Sant’Anselmo

Pray, study and grow…

at the Primatial Abbey of the Benedictine Order. Here live about 90 monks and religious from 30+ countries who study at the Atheneum or at other Roman universities.

Pray : the Divine Office in Latin, with traditional Gregorian chant, daily Holy Mass, monthly adoration liturgies and the sacrament of reconciliation;
Study : with super-fast, 11 Mbits/s ethernet and wifi connection in every room; and
Grow : with a gym, soccer field and swimming pool; a music room; and opportunities to socialise at meals, in language groups and at holiday celebrations.

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OSB Headquarters

Sant’Anselmo is the headquarters of the Benedictine Confederation. Here you will find the Curia of the Abbot Primate. On this page also discover links to the web portal OSB DOT ORG and events such as Congressus OSB.

Sant’Anselmo Basilica

The Church of Sant’Anselmo is located on the Aventine Hill, next to the Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta. Our basilica offers a place for peaceful prayer, liturgical celebration and Gregorian chant.

Atheneum Sant’Anselmo

Most of our residents study in our Atheneum at the Pontifical Institute of Liturgy or in our Faculties of Philosophy or Theology. Notably, the Atheneum offers advanced monastic studies through the Monastic Institute.

Pray, study and grow…

at the Primatial Abbey of the Benedictine Order. Here live the monks, religious and priests who study both at the Athenaeum and at other Roman pontifical universities. Learn how to join us and what to expect with our FAQS.

OSB Headquarters

Sant’Anselmo is the headquarters of the Benedictine Confederation. Here you will find the Curia of the Abbot Primate. On this page also discover links to the web portal OSB DOT ORG and events such as Congressus OSB.

Sant’Anselmo Basilica

The Church of Sant’Anselmo is located on the Aventine Hill, next to the Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta. Our basilica offers a place for peaceful prayer, liturgical celebration and Gregorian chant.

Atheneum Sant’Anselmo

Most of our residents study in our Atheneum at the Pontifical Institute of Liturgy or in our Faculties of Philosophy or Theology. Notably, the Atheneum offers advanced monastic studies through the Monastic Institute.

News

  • Fr. Brendan Coffey OSB Assumes Responsibility as Prior

    Shortly after his election in September, Abbot Primate Jeremias Schröder appointed Fr. Brendan Coffey, abbot emeritus of Glenstal Abbey in Murroe, County Limerick, Ireland, as prior of Collegio Sant’Anselmo. Fr. Brendan assumed formal responsibility for his new role on 7 January.

Events

“As a former student-resident myself, I know the cultural, spiritual and, frankly, monetary value that Sant’Anselmo provides to the Confederation. That’s why I send my scholastics there to study.”

Abbot Elijah Owens
Subiaco Abbey
Arkansas, USA

Where do we come from?

“Sant’Anselmo provides a tranquil and harmonious environment for educational and spiritual growth, and helps me to prosper personally.”

Cyril Zum, student
Pontifical Atheneum Sant’Anselmo
Faculty of Theology

Monk of Holy Spirit Abbey, Mvimwa
Sumbawanga, Tanzania

Photos on Flickr

Spring BBQ 24

PIL Congress 24

Feast of Saint Anselmo

African Mass

Holy Thursday

“Sant’Anselmo is the meeting point of the Benedictine world in the heart of the Eternal City. I am thankful for the many encounters here that have broadened my horizons.”

Elias Krexner, student
Pontifical Atheneum Sant’Anselmo
Faculty of Theology

Monk of the Abbey of the Assumption of the B.V.M.
Seitenstetten, Austria

Get in touch with us!

TITLE NAME EMAIL
Prior / Rector Fr. Brendan Coffey OSB priore@anselmianum.com
Viceprior Fr. Fernando Rivas OSB vicepriore@anselmianum.com
Treasurer Fr. Geraldo Gonzalez y Lima OSB tesoriere@anselmianum.com
Administrative Manager Fabio Corcione amministrazione@anselmianum.com
Foresterario / Guestmaster Fr. Benoit Alloggia OSB guestmaster@anselmianum.com