Römisches Institut der Görres-Gesellschaft

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News & Events
News & Events

Here follows a wide-though-incomplete range of things that might interest you.
Library
Our library

Approx. 45,500 open access volumes are located in
the college building of the Campo Santo Teutonico in the Vatican
Publications
Our Publications

Since 1888, our publications have been an integral part of the scientific dialogue.
The Institute
The Institute

Founded in 1888, the Roman Institute of the Görres Society (RIGG) is the well-known academic centre and foreign institute of the Bonn-based Görres Society.
Donations And Foundation

On 8 May 2011, Prelate Prof. Dr Erwin Gatz, Rector of the Campo Santo Teutonico and Director of the Roman Institute of the Görres Society from 1975 to 2010, died at the age of 78 whilst on a trip to Maastricht. His scholarly output is unrivalled. His organisational achievements and prudent leadership remain a source of gratitude and remembrance to this day.

Details: Written by: Stefan Heid; Category: From the institute; Published: 08 May 2026; Created: 08 May 2026