Category Archives: evangelisation-culture

Interreligious Dialogue

“Nostra Aetate, 60 Years On: Perspectives on Catholic–Muslim Dialogue”

Meeting of the Section for Interreligious Dialogue of the CCEE Commission for Evangelisation and Culture

Over thirty participants, representatives of European Bishops Conferences, theologians and witnesses, from 20 European countries gathered in Augsburg, the historic city of peace, for a meeting of the CCEE Section for Interreligious Dialogue from 26 to 28 November. The theme of the meeting was: “Nostra Aetate, 60 Years On: Perspectives on Catholic-Muslim Dialogue”. In welcoming those gathered, H.E. Msgr. Bertram MEIER, Bishop of Augsburg quoted … Continue reading “Nostra Aetate, 60 Years On: Perspectives on Catholic–Muslim Dialogue” »

Section for Culture

“Europe and Christian Culture”

The meeting of the Bishops and National Directors for Culture in Turin

From 28 to 30 October, the historic Palazzo Madama in Turin hosted the meeting of the bishops and national directors responsible for culture within the European Bishops’ Conferences, organised by the Section for Culture of the CCEE’s Commission for Evangelisation and Culture. Before the working sessions began, participants were welcomed by Prof. Giovanni Carlo Federico VILLA, Director of the Palazzo Madama – Turin Civic Museum … Continue reading “Europe and Christian Culture” »

Section for Culture

“Europe and Christian Culture”

Meeting of the Bishops and National Directors

Gathered from all the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe, the bishops and national directors responsible for culture will meet in Turin from 29 to 30 October, for the meeting organized by the Section for Culture of the CCEE Commission for Evangelization and Culture. The aim of the meeting, entitled “Europe and Christian Culture”, is to launch a reflection on what the cultural and moral contribution of … Continue reading “Europe and Christian Culture” »

Section for Catechesis

“Let us go happily to the house of the Lord. Catechesis, Formation and Pilgrimage”

The meeting in Rome bringing together catechists from across Europe

From 25 to 26 September 2025, the Meeting of Bishops and National Directors for Catechesis, organised by the Section for Catechesis of the CCEE Commission for Evangelisation and Culture, was held in Rome on the theme «“Let us go happily to the house of the Lord.” Catechesis, Formation and Pilgrimage». The initiative offered those responsible for catechesis in the various Bishops’ Conferences of Europe an … Continue reading “Let us go happily to the house of the Lord. Catechesis, Formation and Pilgrimage” »

Section for Catechesis

“Let us go happily to the house of the Lord. Catechesis, Formation and Pilgrimage”

The meeting of the Directors for Catechesis to be held in Rome

From 25 to 26 September 2025, the Meeting of the Bishops and National Directors for Catechesis, organised by the CCEE Section for Catechesis of the CCEE Commission for Evangelisation and Culture, will take place in Rome. The initiative aims to offer those responsible for catechesis within the various European Bishops’ Conferences a time for listening, discussion and shared reflection, on the occasion of the 2025 … Continue reading “Let us go happily to the house of the Lord. Catechesis, Formation and Pilgrimage” »

Catechesis Section

Synodality Formation in Catechesis

Meeting of the National Directors

On 24 April 2024, the Catechesis Section of the CCEE Evangelisation and Culture Commission organised a webinar for the national directors from the European countries entitled: Synodality Formation in Catechesis. The event was attended by 35 delegates from 23 European Bishops’ Conferences. Among the participants were H.E. Msgr. Zbigņevs Stankevičs, President of the Evangelisation and Culture Commission, H.E. Msgr. Duro Hranić, Head of the Catechesis … Continue reading Synodality Formation in Catechesis »

Catechesis Section

Impart what you have heard from me to those who can teach

Meeting of national directors for catechesis

From 28 to 30 April, the national directors and delegates for catechesis met in Malta at the Dar il-Hanin Samaritan centre. After two years of online meetings, finally, the delegates of the European Bishops’ Conferences, working in the field of catechesis, were able to meet in person. H. E. Msgr Gintaras Grušas, Archbishop of Vilnius and CCEE President, opened the meeting by expressing “our first … Continue reading Impart what you have heard from me to those who can teach »

Interreligious Dialogue Section

Islam and religious pluralism in Europe

The online meeting of the Bishops and National Delegates

On the morning of 15 February 2022, the study seminar promoted by the Section for Interreligious Dialogue of the CCEE Evangelisation and Culture Commission took place. The seminar was opened by H.E. Msgr Gintaras Grušas, CCEE President and H.E. Msgr Zhibgvnes Stankevics, President of the Commission for Evangelisation and Culture. The seminar focused on two topics: Islam in Europe between Inclusion and Exclusion, developed from … Continue reading Islam and religious pluralism in Europe »

Social Communications Section

Pandemic and Ecclesial Communication: new pastoral challenges

Meeting of the press officers and spokespersons for the European Bishops' Conferences

48 participants from all over Europe met online for the annual meeting of the Press Officers and Spokespersons for the European Bishops’ Conferences on the theme “Pandemic and ecclesial communication: new pastoral challenges”. It was a meeting to reflect on how to live up to the challenges of this time: the digital environment, new forms of socialisation and participation, potential and critical issues for communication, … Continue reading Pandemic and Ecclesial Communication: new pastoral challenges »

European Youth Symposium

Postponed further, Krakow meeting to be held in 2022

Organised by the CCEE Youth Commission and the Archdiocese of Krakow

The current health situation, the persistent difficulty of moving from one country to another as well as social distancing is preventing the smooth development of the Youth Symposium. Initially programmed for 2020 after the publication of the Apostolic Exhortation Christus Vivit and in order to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Saint John Paul II; then postponed until October 2021 due to the … Continue reading Postponed further, Krakow meeting to be held in 2022 »