Category Archives: anual-meetings

Legal Affairs

IV Meeting of the Legal Advisors for the European Bishops’ Conferences

Reform of the canonical marriage process, conscientious objection and hate speech

This is the fourth edition of the meeting of legal advisors of the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe, which takes place every two years and gives the opportunity to discuss the issues and challenges that the Church faces today in Europe and to share the work of each individual Bishops Conference. 32 consultants and experts in the legal field met in Bratislava, from 3 to 5 … Continue reading IV Meeting of the Legal Advisors for the European Bishops’ Conferences »

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Europe, wake up!

Final message of the Bishops

During the concluding session of the Plenary Assembly that has taken place in Santiago de Compostela in these last days, the presidents of the European Bishops’ Conferences, members of the CCEE, have addressed a message to the whole of Europe. “From the tomb of the Apostle James, the destination of many pilgrims from every part of our continent, we too, the Bishops of the Council … Continue reading Europe, wake up! »

Plenary Assembly/2

Pilgrims at the Tomb of the Apostle Saint James

On the second day, the gathering of European Bishops

32 Presidents of the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe were present in Santiago de Compostela for the annual Plenary Assembly, entitled: “Europe, time to wake up? The Signs of Hope”. The second day of the meeting began with the Eucharistic Celebration, presided over by the CCEE President, Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, and ended with the pilgrimage of the prelates from Monte do Gozo to Santiago Cathedral, to … Continue reading Pilgrims at the Tomb of the Apostle Saint James »

Plenary Assembly/1

Europe, time to wake up? The signs of Hope

3-6 October, Santiago de Compostela

The annual CCEE Plenary Assembly began yesterday in Santiago de Compostela and opened with the invitation from Pope Francis “to live these days as a journey, aimed at identifying the signs of hope that you find in Europe today”. In the message that he sent to the members of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences Pope Francis recalled that love “is the greatest antidote to … Continue reading Europe, time to wake up? The signs of Hope »

Eastern Catholic Church

The Ecumenical Mission of the Eastern Catholic Church of Europe Today

Meeting of the Eastern Catholic Bishops of Europe

From 12 to 14 September the annual meeting of the Eastern Catholic Bishops of Europe took place at the Ukrainian College of St Josaphat in Rome. At the conference, organized by the CCEE and the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, entitled: “The ecumenical mission of the Eastern Catholic Churches of Europe today”, almost 70 Bishops participated, as well as representatives of the Eastern European Catholic Churches. The … Continue reading The Ecumenical Mission of the Eastern Catholic Church of Europe Today »

The Annual Meeting of the General Secretaries

The Hierarchical and Charismatic Dimensions in the Church

St. Mary's College Oscott, Birmingham

The 47th meeting of the General Secretaries of the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe took place from 1 to 4 July in Birmingham. The Rector and seminarians of St. Mary’s College Oscott in Birmingham welcomed the 40 participants from 27 Episcopal Conferences, precisely on the day when Pope Francis announced the date of canonization of the Blessed Card. John Henry Newman who received his Confirmation there … Continue reading The Hierarchical and Charismatic Dimensions in the Church »

Social Communication Section

Communication in Crisis Situations

Meeting of the Press Officers and Spokespersons of Bishops' Conferences of Europe

How do we deal with and communicate a crisis situation? Are there standard strategies? What is the role of the Press Office? These are some of the questions that opened the annual meeting of the Press Officers and Spokespersons of the Episcopal Conferences of Europe. 53 participants, coming from 27 European countries, arrived in Malta from 17 to 19 June to discuss important issues related … Continue reading Communication in Crisis Situations »

Plenary Assembly

European Bishops Thank Millions of Christian Volunteers

Poznań, Poland, 13-16 September 2018

“Volunteer work involves millions of Christians in Europe and is a remarkable and pervasive activity, that can reach many poor and marginalized people living in our opulent societies, with a peculiar dynamism of love. […] We wish to express our closeness, encouraging support and gratitude to the Christians who engage in volunteer work, whether it is organized or spontaneous, structured or occasional.” It is with … Continue reading European Bishops Thank Millions of Christian Volunteers »

CCEE in Poland to speak about solidarity in Europe

Regarding the Plenary Assembly 2018

At the invitation of His Grace Mgr Stanisław Gądecki, Archbishop of Poznań, President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference and Vice-president of CCEE, the church body which sees the participation of the Presidents of all the Bishops’ Conferences representing 45 nations of the continent, the annual Plenary Assembly of the Council of European Episcopal Conferences (CCEE) will take place from 13-16 September in Poznań (Poland). The … Continue reading CCEE in Poland to speak about solidarity in Europe »