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Plenary Assembly/3

The final communiqué of the work

Don Antonio Ammirati is elected as new CCEE General Secretary

The Plenary Assembly of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences, entitled “Pilgrims of Hope. For a Synodal and Missionary Church”, was held in Belgrade between 24 and 27 June at the invitation of H.E. Msgr. Ladislav Nemet, Archbishop of Belgrade and CCEE vice president. The proceedings, which began with greetings from the Archbishop of Belgrade and the Apostolic Nuncio to Serbia, H.E. Msgr. Santo Gangemi, … Continue reading The final communiqué of the work »

Plenary Assembly /2

The Future of the Christian Faith in Europe. Praedicate Evangelium and the Bishops’ Conferences

The speeches by Card. Prevost and Prof. Sayer

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, was entrusted with the main report of the Plenary Assembly entitled: “the evangelizing and missionary dimension of the Church in Europe”. A reflection on the “future of the Christian faith in Europe”, that of the Bishops’ Prefect made in the light of the person of Jesus Christ, true God and true man: “the mystery of the … Continue reading The Future of the Christian Faith in Europe. Praedicate Evangelium and the Bishops’ Conferences »

Plenary Assembly/1

Pilgrims of hope. For a synodal and missionary Church

The meeting of the Presidents of the Bishops' Conferences of Europe starts in Belgrade

The annual Assembly of the Presidents of the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe began with a welcome from H.E. Msgr. Ladislav Nemet, Archbishop of Belgrade and CCEE Vice-President. In his speech, the Archbishop described the current religious and social context of Serbia, with 6.3 million inhabitants, 300,000 of whom are Catholics organised within one Archdiocese, three dioceses and a Greek-Catholic eparchy: a multicultural and multi-ethnic country … Continue reading Pilgrims of hope. For a synodal and missionary Church »

CCEE

Card. Parolin inaugurates the new headquarters in Rome

A home for the Bishops of Europe, to bring a new pastoral impetus and ecumenical momentum

After 53 years in Switzerland, beginning in Chur and then for the last 47 years in St. Gallen, the seat of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences has been moved to via della Pigna 13, in Rome. Blessing the new CCEE offices in the Maffei Marescotti palace was Card. Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State. With him were present Card. Robert Francis Prevost, Prefect of … Continue reading Card. Parolin inaugurates the new headquarters in Rome »

Social Communication Section

Humanity and artificial intelligence: a glimpse into the future, the Church’s commitment

In Lisbon, the meeting of Press Officers and Spokespersons of the European Bishops' Conferences

The annual meeting of communication officers of the national bishops’ conferences, organised by the Council of the European Bishops’ Conferences, was held in Lisbon from 14 to 16 May. This year’s theme was “Humanity and Artificial Intelligence: a glimpse into the future, the Church’s commitment”. The theme was part of a two-year journey – which began at last year’s meeting in Cyprus – developed by … Continue reading Humanity and artificial intelligence: a glimpse into the future, the Church’s commitment »

Family and Life Commission

“I have come so that they might have life and have it to the full” (Jn 10:10): Promoting the Three Stages of Life

The online meeting of the Bishops and National Directors

On 6 May 2024 the Family and Life Commission of the CCEE organised an online conference for delegates of European Bishops’ Conferences entitled, ‘I have come so that they might have life and have it to the full’ (John 10:10): Promoting the Three Stages of Life. 30 delegates joined from 20 Bishops’ Conferences to hear the three speakers give their presentation regarding each of the … Continue reading “I have come so that they might have life and have it to the full” (Jn 10:10): Promoting the Three Stages of Life »

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 »

Europe

The Church in prayer for the Synod and for peace in Ukraine and the Holy Land

Every nation celebrates Holy Mass on a day in Lent

The Lenten initiative, known as the “Eucharistic chain”, originally conceived as a sign of the Church’s closeness to the victims of covid and their families, has become a regular prayer initiative: from Ash Wednesday, and throughout the Lenten season, the Presidents of the Bishops’ Conferences of our continent invite people to pray for the Synod and for peace in Ukraine and the Holy Land. The … Continue reading The Church in prayer for the Synod and for peace in Ukraine and the Holy Land »

CCEE-SECAM Seminar

Synodality: Africa and Europe Walking Together

The message from the Bishops of the two delegations

To you, the dear people of God in Africa and Europe, grace and peace, from us, the Bishops of the SECAM and CCEE delegations, gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, for our Seminar entitled “Synodality: Africa and Europe Walking Together”. We acknowledge the profound changes and escalating instability in our world, including conflicts in Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Throughout these regions we also witness increasing … Continue reading Synodality: Africa and Europe Walking Together »