The structure which has gothic, renaissance and baroque architectural features, fell into ruin in the early 18th century. Austrian architect, Walter Hildebrand, purchased the monastery in recent years to renovate it to house an international institute for cultural and religious studies. Mr. Hildebrand shares the same vision as Franciscan University of Steubenville for renewing the Church. He is also eager to provide an authentic, Catholic higher education for students in Easter Europe. Eighty to one hundred students of any major mostly sophomores study at Franciscan University of Steubenville's Austrian campus for one semester.
Many students live in a newly renovated building adjoining the main monastery buildings.
Daily liturgy is one aspect of the rich sacramental life that is celebrated. A student life director and a residence director, from the Steubenville campus, oversee the support system which enables students to share their lives in small groups.