Category Archives: anual-meetings

General Secretaries

Do not be afraid, I am with you!

46th Annual Meeting in Cyprus

The culture of the encounter was the focus of the annual meeting of the General Secretaries of the Catholic Bishops’ Conferences in Europe, from June 29 to July 2, in Cyprus, the Island of the Apostles Paul and Barnabas. In Nicosia, the General Secretaries confirmed their commitment to promoting the culture of encounter within the Church, in ecumenical relations, and with the whole world. This … Continue reading Do not be afraid, I am with you! »

Press Officers and Spokepersons

Communicating Christ in Europe

The Annual Meeting in Rome

The annual meeting of the Media Officers and Spokespersons of the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe took place this year in Rome, at the invitation of the Italian Bishops’ Conference. The meetings with Pope Francis on the occasion of the Wednesday General Audience and subsequently with various people within the Dicastery for Social Communications (Press Office, Theological-Pastoral Department, etc.) were at the heart of the meeting. … Continue reading Communicating Christ in Europe »

General Secretaries

The culture of the encounter

By its very nature, the Church is based “on relationships.” In her, people meet God and meet one another. This is why she is also “in relationship” with all men and women. Pope Francis makes a constant appeal for the whole Church to commit herself in promoting the culture of the encounter. In Europe, this is an urgency on many levels. But how can we … Continue reading The culture of the encounter »

21st Meeting of the European Eastern Catholic Bishops

Final Press Release of the 21 Meeting of Europe’s Eastern Catholic Bishops

Lungro, Italy, 14-17 June 2018

“May the light of Thy face shine upon us so that, walking in it, we can see the light of Your inaccessible glory” (Bishops’ liturgy) June 14 through 17, 2018, the annual meeting of the Eastern Catholic Bishops of Europe was held in the Eparchy of Lungro of the Italian-Albanians of Continental Italy, at the invitation of H. Ex. Msgr. Donato Oliverio, the local eparchial … Continue reading Final Press Release of the 21 Meeting of Europe’s Eastern Catholic Bishops »

Eastern Catholic Church in Europe

Offering the treasure of the Christian East

21st Meeting of the European Eastern Catholic Bishops

The annual meeting of Europe’s Eastern Catholic Bishops begins this afternoon, Thursday 14 June (at 1700), with the solemn celebration of Vespers in the Cathedral of Saint Nichoas of Myra. Along with the local community, more than 50 Eastern Catholic Bishops will participate in the subsequent opening session which will include interventions from Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches, Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, … Continue reading Offering the treasure of the Christian East »

Eastern Catholic Church in Europe

Being in the Eastern Catholic Church Today

The 21st Meeting in Lungro, Calabria

The annual meeting of Europe’s Eastern Catholic Bishops is to take place this year in Lungro (Italy), at the invitation of His Lordship Mgr Donato Oliverio, Bishop of the Catholic Eparchy of Lungro degli Italo-Albanesi [Italo-Albanians] of continental Italy. The meeting is part of the preparations for the celebrations of the centenary of the establishment of the Eparchy of Lungro, which happened on 13 February 1919 … Continue reading Being in the Eastern Catholic Church Today »

Presidency

CCEE Presidency discusses the theme ´Europe´s Supportive Spirit´

Choosing the theme for the next Plenary Assembly

On “Europe Day”*, the CCEE Presidency met in Rome to prepare for the next Plenary Assembly – the ecclesial gathering which brings together the Presidents’ of the Bishops’ Conferences of 41 European nations. The 2018 Plenary will take place in Poznań (Poland) from 12-16 September. At that meeting, the Presidents of the Bishops’ Conferences will discuss the theme Europe’s supportive spirit. By means of European … Continue reading CCEE Presidency discusses the theme ´Europe´s Supportive Spirit´ »

2018 – Meeting of the Eastern Catholic Bishops of Europe

Meeting of the Eastern Catholic Bishops of Europe Lungro, Italy, 14-17 June 2018 The meeting is organized annually by one of the Catholic Eastern Rite Churches present in Europe. Since 2009, CCEE has given its support to this meeting. This year the meeting will take place in Lungro (Italy). Within the Catholic Church there are particular Churches, called sui iuris Churches or Rites, in full … Continue reading 2018 – Meeting of the Eastern Catholic Bishops of Europe »