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General Secretaries of the Bishops’ Conferences

The Church in Europe on the Synodal Path

43 participants at the annual meeting that took place in Zagreb

From 30 June to 3 July, at the Headquarters of the Croatian Bishops’ Conference, was held the meeting of the General Secretaries of the European Bishops’ Conferences entitled, “The Church in Europe on the Synodal Path”. Welcoming the participants was H. Em. Card. Josip Bozanić, Archbishop of Zagreb, who, in his speech, stressed the generosity of people, especially young people, in helping those in need … Continue reading The Church in Europe on the Synodal Path »

General Secretaries of the Bishops’ Conferences

Authenticity of the Church and Credibility in Her Mission starting from the Encyclical Ecclesiam Suam

The annual meeting in electronic format

Many times, we hear that the Church needs to be more credible and that if the world does not believe, it is because the Church is not credible enough. It is precisely from this conviction that the meeting of the General Secretaries of the European Bishops’ Conferences began. Two days of online meetings brought together 48 participants connected from their respective headquarters, to reflect together on … Continue reading Authenticity of the Church and Credibility in Her Mission starting from the Encyclical Ecclesiam Suam »

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! »

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 »

2016 – Meeting of the Secretaries General of the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe

Meeting of the Secretaries General of the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe Berlin, Germany 30 June – 03 July 2016   Theme Year of Mercy – Experiences of Solidarity Venue Hotel Aquino Tagungszentrum Katholische Akademie Hannoversche Straße 5b 10115 Berlin-Mitte www.hotel-aquino.de {loadposition event-secretaries-2016} Ressources On the occasion of the 44th Meeting of the General Secretaries of the Bishops’ Conferences in Europe (Berlin, Germany, June 30-July 3) … Continue reading 2016 – Meeting of the Secretaries General of the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe »

2015 – Collaboration between Bishops’ Conferences in Europe

Collaboration between Bishops’ Conferences in Europe Meeting of the General Secretaries of Europe’s Bishops Conferences Prague, Czech Republic, 18-21 June 2015 The annual meeting of the General Secretaries of the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe will this year overlap in part with that of their Spokespeople. In the second part of the meeting the General Secretaries will examine common issues of pastoral concern. Theme The General … Continue reading 2015 – Collaboration between Bishops’ Conferences in Europe »