Celebration Week for the Rector
The week of 19-23 April was a busy week for the rector of the Pontifical Athenaeum Sant'Anselmo, Rev. Fr. Bernhard A. Eckerstorfer. On Monday, 19 April, the community celebrated the "octave" of his 50th birthday. Then on Wednesday, 21 April, the Solemnity of Sant'Anselmo, Fr. Bernhard celebrated the Solemn Mass, delivered the homily and hosted the festive lunch afterward. More information, links, photos and homily.
Singing the Love of God
On the occasion of the Solemnity of Sant'Anselmo, the community of Sant'Anselmo was blessed with an article by Antonio Tarallo. We recommend this article, written in Italian on La Nuova Bussola Quotidiana, to all of our readers, students and residents.
D. George Frick on the situation in Syria
Our resident, Deacon D. George Frick, gave a presentation of the situation in his homeland, which has been affected by the war for 10 years. He told the story of the country, shared personal experiences, and asked everyone to pray for his people who, at the moment, are suffering from hunger and the pandemic. Story, photos and links here.
Relaxing in the Lockdown
The Jerusalem School of Theology, the students who have been staying at Collegio Sant’Anselmo for six months, have found a new way to deal with the lockdown in the city.
Cardinal Koch Visits the Jerusalem School of Theology
Cardinal Koch presented a lecture to the visitors and students of the Jerusalem School of Theology during their "Muslim-Christian Work Weeks". Story and photos.
Iberian / Latin-American Language Mass
On 20 January, the feast of Saint Sebastian, we celebrated Mass in Catalan, courtesy of the Iberian / Latin-American Language Group. Photos and info here.
Four acolytes conferred
The community of Collegio Sant'Anselmo was pleased to witness the conferral of the ministry of the acolyte on four priestly candidates. Photos and more info here.
Fr. Philippe Rouillard OSB
On 1 January 2021, Prof. Philippe Rouillard OSB, monk and priest of the Abbey of Saint-Paul de Wisques, passed away. A full professor of sacramental Theology since 1988, he was also director of the Studia Anselmiana series. History and links here.
