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Vocations

In vocational pastoral care we do not start from scratch!

Greetings of Mgr Oscar Cantoni to the participants in the European Congress on Vocations

Opening the Congress, H.E. Mgr Oscar Cantoni, Bishop in charge of the Vocations section of the CCEE Commission Youth, recalled the aims of the meeting in Tirana “everything is aimed at helping the educators of God’s people, and therefore all pastoral workers, in suggesting the most opportune ways so that all the ordinary pastoral care of the Church underlines the vocational dimension and offers useful … Continue reading In vocational pastoral care we do not start from scratch! »

Vocations

Rediscovering the irreplaceable preciousness of the Priesthood

Message from Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco to the participants in the European Congress on Vocations

“Men do not need the human qualities of the pastors, but rather the warm friendship of God who must dwell in us”, says Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, Archbishop of Genoa and President of CCEE, in a message sent to the participants of the European Congress of national delegates for the pastoral care of vocations in Tirana until next March 3rd. Recalling the situation of vocations in … Continue reading Rediscovering the irreplaceable preciousness of the Priesthood »

Youth

First Meeting of the Commission

Tirana, Albania

It is on the eve of the Congress of the Commission Vocations-EVS (European Vocations Service) on vocational pastoral care in Europe (Tirana, February 28 – March 3) that took place, this morning in Tirana, the first meeting of the CCEE Commission “Youth”. Created by the 2017 CCEE Plenary Assembly, the establishment of this new commission within CCEE testifies to the desire of the Presidents of … Continue reading First Meeting of the Commission »

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 »