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Vocazioni

In Verbo Tuo. Vocations today in Europe

Congress of the National Delegates in Tirana

The Church believes and trusts that today the Lord is still calling many people to consecrate themselves to Him and to the service of the faithful and the mission of the Church. Every era brings with it new challenges which demand careful analysis and an ability to adapt, in ways and forms, with regard, also, to the re-awakening of the vocational call and the accompaniment … Continue reading In Verbo Tuo. Vocations today in Europe »

Inter-religious Dialogue

For a mysticism of fraternity through spirituality

5th Meeting of the National Delegates for the Relatonship with Muslims in Europe

In Albania, a country that up until thirty years ago was declared an atheist State, religions today live an experience of good coexistence that gives hope to interreligious dialogue. On reaching Scutari at the invitation of the local Archbishop, Msgr. Angelo Massafra OFM, on the 25th anniversary of the historic visit of Saint John Paul II (April 1993), the national delegates for relations with Muslims … Continue reading For a mysticism of fraternity through spirituality »

Inter-religious Dialogue

Sincere faith does not divide: it unites!

Meeting of the National Delegates for the Relationship with Muslims in Europe, Scutari

A theological-spiritual reflection on Islam today and the exchange of good practices to foster relations with Muslims in Europe will be at the core of the fifth meeting of the national delegates of the Bishops’ conferences in Europe for relations with Muslims. The meeting, scheduled for this afternoon and until next Friday, takes place in Scutari (Albania) at the invitation of the local Archbishop, Mgr … Continue reading Sincere faith does not divide: it unites! »

Inter-religious Dialogue

Faith and Spirituality in Relations between Christians and Muslims

5th Meeting of the National Delegates for the Relationship with Muslims in Europe

Looking at Islam not only as a set of behavioral norms, but as a religion, with its own spirituality, its own religiosity and its own theological reflection: this is what the national delegates of the Bishops’ conferences in Europe for relations with Muslims intend to discuss in their meeting in Scutari next 7-9 February. Holding the meeting for the first time in Albania at the … Continue reading Faith and Spirituality in Relations between Christians and Muslims »

Holy Land

Hope for a better future

Final Communique from the Coordination for the Holy Land

We have come to the Holy Land to meet its youth, listen to their voices, and pray for justice and peace. Despite the continuing destructive conflict and the divisive approach of so many in power, our faith in God gives hope for the better future sought by young people here. Over the past week we have witnessed and heard of their struggle to build this … Continue reading Hope for a better future »

Ecumenism

Joint Message from the Presidents of CCEE and of CEC

Week of Prayer for the Unity of Christians 2018

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, “Your right hand, O Lord, glorious in power…” (Ex 15:6a) is the theme chosen for this year’s celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. It reminds us that it is the Lord who rules the world and history, and who has a plan (Eph 1:3-10) of hope for humanity. To bear witness to Christian hope in a … Continue reading Joint Message from the Presidents of CCEE and of CEC »

Holy Land

Starting again from education to cultivate a future of peace

European, North American and South African Bishops in Jerusalem for the Annual Meeting HLC2018

This year’s Holy Land Co-ordination (HLC2018), the annual meeting of European, North American and South African Bishops, which, since the 1990s, has been undertaking an annual visit to the various Christian communities present in the Holy Land, is to begin in Jerusalem. A common thread running throughout the visit is this year’s theme of education, with a series of meetings and visits of an educational … Continue reading Starting again from education to cultivate a future of peace »

Secretariat

Martin Michalíček, New Deputy General Secretary of CCEE

Successor of Fr Michael Remery of the same Appointment from 2012 to 2017

From 1 January 2018, CCEE will have a new Deputy General Secretary for the five-year period 2018-2023 in the person of Fr Martin Michalíček. Born in 1974, priest of the ancient diocese of Nitra (Slovakia), Fr Martin Michalíček is coming to St. Gallen (Switzerland) – the location of the offices of the CCEE Secretariat – to work alongside the current General Secretary, Mgr Duarte da … Continue reading Martin Michalíček, New Deputy General Secretary of CCEE »