On 5 February 2024 our dear confrere Father Germar Neubert OSB, died in our infirmary at 4:30 in the afternoon. He died rather suddenly and quickly but now he has arrived in the light, he is at peace with God. Fr Germar was born on 26 May 1939 in Arnstein. He entered Münsterschwarzach Abbey in 1959 and joined himself to our community by his profession in 1960. He was ordained a priest on 29 June 1965. Fr. Germar served in various positions of leadership in his monastic life. From 1966 to 1975 he was prefect in our boarding schools in Würzburg, Münsterschwarzach and Damme. From 1975 to 1982 he ..read more

A Message from Bro. Tobias, OSB and the Mission Office of Christ the King Priory ..read more

A Season of Change  For weeks, farmers around the country focused on bringing in the crops. Even though the weather has been challenging throughout the planting and growing season, we give thanks for the results of the harvest.  As the days get shorter and the fall climate slowly changes to cooler temperatures we prepare for winter. This is part of the cycle of nature. Change in family settings brings hope, joy, and the challenge of letting go. Death knocks at the door at unexpected times. This month of November, we especially remember our departed loved ones and trust that our lovin ..read more

Greetings! There is a saying that has come to my mind frequently that the path to hell is paved with good intentions. I will not expand on that thought but ask your pardon for not posting updates about the projects our office is supporting or on events at the monastery. Much has happened since the beginning of 2023. However, let me jump forward to April and report on my trip to Tanzania, accompanied by Prior Anastasius. I enjoyed his company and expertise in arranging all travel details. An added benefit is his fluency with the Swahili language. First on the travel itinerary was one week of va ..read more

NEWS FROM MECÚA FOUNDATION, MOZAMBIQUE The confreres of Ndanda Abbey in Tanzania are back in Mozambique. Following times of unrest in the country, they started anew at a new location.  We rejoice with the community and pledge to be of assistance, as we have done in the past. The following is a message from Ndanda: We are grateful to the Almighty God. With the support of our Congregation and especially because of the huge support of Missio-Austria and so many benefactors from Europe and America - at last, today, the construction work for the first building of ST. BENEDICT MONASTERY MEC ..read more

The Year 2022 in Review  “The Lord bless you and keep you! The Lord let his face shine upon you and be gracious to you! The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace!” The blessing from the Book of Numbers is well known and used in liturgical prayer by all Christian denominations. This blessing is very dear to me. I am writing the first blog message for the mission office during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Jan. 18 through 25).  At the Last Supper, Jesus prayed that his followers be one! History and events of long ago have brought division. It took decades before religi ..read more

An Advent Message from Bro. Tobias Dammert, OSB ..read more

An All Souls Message from Bro. Tobias, OSB ..read more

We are pleased to share with you video #4 that the Conference of Mission Procurators commissioned. It features monastic life at St. Maurus Abbey, Hanga, Tanzania. Other videos on the Benedictine Mission House Blog: October 2021     Education – Ndanda Abbey March 2022         Healthcare – Ndanda Hospital May 2022             Environment – Holy Spirit Abbey, Mvimwa We Missionary Benedictines are grateful for the prayerful and financial support of so many friends. God bless you ..read more

Natural disasters challenge us to treasure the environment and care for it. As Missionary Benedictines, we try to make an effort wherever we serve to care for the earth and its many gifts, especially the crops we harvest for our daily sustenance. The Conference of Mission Procurators’ dispatched the videographer team to Holy Spirit Abbey in Mvimwa, Tanzania, to capture not only the beauty of the land, but also to highlight what with proper use of modern technology can be achieved. The friends and supporters of the Benedictine Mission House have generously reached out to our monks of Mvimwa ov ..read more