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.
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.
Sant’Anselmo Christmas 2020 : familiar and unique traditions
A Christmas homily and a Mexican piñata we enjoyed with the men and women of the Theologisches Studienjahr Jerusalem. Story, Priore Mauritius' homily and photos here.
Blessed Exile : Jerusalem Students Meet Pope Francis
The students and administration of the Jerusalem School of Theology, who are currently residing and studying at Sant'Anselmo during their Covid-induced "exile" from Jerusalem, met with Pope Francis at the Vatican. Story, photos and links.
Prof. Odo Maria Lang OSB
On December 5, Prof. Odo Lang OSB from Einsiedeln Abbey passed away. Prof. Lang was a lecturer in the History of Liturgy in the Pontifical Institute of Liturgy from 1973 to 1984. Story and links here.
German Mass and Cuisine
On 28 October, the "German Social Group", together with the "Jerusalem Group", prepared the evening mass in German.
Visit by Archbishop Pizzaballa
On 22 October, the apostolic administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem came to Sant'Anselmo to visit the "Jerusalem School of Theology", a group of German students who are studying at our university and are staying at our College.