Buddhists deliver lecture to Collegio community
On the evening of 15 November, the community of Collegio Sant'Anselmo was treated to a presentation by our visiting Buddhists monks, Chaiyapat Boonpan and Panuwat Lerdprasertpun, of the Mungkomkamalavas Temple, a Mahayana Buddhist Monastery in Thailand. Story, photo and links here.
Mission to Ukraine
Fr. Benoit Alloggia OSB, guestmaster and nurse of our Abbey, went on a 2.500 km trip together with his friends. Here are some impressions of their visit to Ukraine. Story and photos here.
Father Mauritius elected president of ARCER
Father Mauritius Wilde OSB, rector of Sant'Anselmo College, was elected president of the Association of Rectors of Ecclesiastical Colleges of Rome (ARCER), during the general assembly of 24 November 2021.
New-Residents Outing
As we do every year, the new residents of Collegio Sant'Anselmo paid a visit to the Grotto of Saint Benedict in Subiaco, Italy.
Collegio officials visit Greek Abbey of Saint Nilus
Each year, the officials of Collegio Sant'Anselmo take their annual "gita", or outing, to a place of interest near Rome. This year, on 25 June, Prior Mauritius Wilde chose the Exarchic Greek Monastery of Santa Maria di Grottaferrata. Story and photos here.
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.
