Cardinal Tagle ordains Dom Kokila at Sant’Anselmo
On 2 December 2023, the Sant’Anselmo community celebrated the diaconal ordination of Dom Kokila Fernando, OSB, in an ordination Mass presided over by Cardinal Louis Antonio Gokim Tagle. Story and photos here.
Sant’Anselmo celebrates the Feast of the Dedication of the Church
On the day of the Feast, the community celebrated by inviting Monsignor Giovanni Cesare Pagazzi, secretary of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, to preside at the Holy Mass.
Fr. Mauritius Wilde re-elected president of ARCER
Fr. Mauritius Wilde OSB, Prior of Collegio Sant'Anselmo, was re-elected president of ARCER on 23 november 2023.
Syro-Malankara Mass
Collegio Sant'Anselmo celebrates the Syro-Malankara Mass. Photos and story here.
Welcome to New Residents!
On Sunday, 24 September, 26 new residents arrived at Collegio Sant’Anselmo from 14 countries. Our international character is at the heart of Sant’Anselmo and we believe that living, learning and praying with people from different cultures is one of our great strengths and joys. Story, statistics and photos here.
Gregorian Chant meets Byzantine Music
The schola of Benedictine monks of Sant'Anselmo and the Byzantine choir "Psalterion" from Greece performed hymns of the Resurrection of the Lord and of the Divine Liturgy. Story, photos and video here.
Mekhitarists share their culture with Sant’Anselmo residents
On the evening of 28 March, Armenian monks Kevork Sarkisyan, Hovhannes Manukyan, and Mashdoz Ohanian of the Mekhitarist monastery in Venice-Lido gave a presentation to the residents of Sant'Anselmo. Story and photos here.
Limoncello “Zest” at Sant’Anselmo
On 21 March, The Feast of our patron Saint Benedict, the Sant'Anselmo community was treated to limoncello, a traditional Italian "digestivo", made by Head Chef Antonio Giovinazzo and Monk-Refectorian Antoine Sossa.
