This event will give you the opportunity to engage in a dialogue with a high-level delegation of the Pan-Amazonian Ecclesial Network (REPAM) and representatives of the European institutions on the current situation of the Amazonian region. The delegation will be composed by H. Em. Cardinal Claudio Hummes (Brazil), H.Em. Cardinal Pedro Barreto Jimeno (Peru) and representatives of indigenous communities from the […]
The group “Passion for Europe” and Jesuit European Social Center (JESC) are organizing a two-day session to cover Europe’s current situation and main challenges from a Christian perspective. In the discussion panels, various areas that represent a challenge for the present and future of the European Union will be covered. The matters will be discussed among […]
COMECE shares the concern expressed by the Holy Father on the situation in Nicaragua after the attack of 9 July against Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes (Archbishop of Managua), Mgr. José Silvio Baez (Auxiliary Bishop of Managua), as well as the Apostolic Nuncio, personal representative of the Pope in Nicaragua. The aggression took place after their arrival outside the…
Un si long chemin Accompagnant les réfugiés et migrants Soirée de réflexion Wednesday / Mercredi, 20.06.2018, 19:00 Programme : Documentaire « Les migrants ne savent pas nager » (55min) par l’Association SOS Méditerranée. En français, sous-titres anglais. Table ronde: « Accompagnant les réfugiés et migrants – les réussites et les défis » par Elisabeth Razesberger, JRS Belgium et José Ignacio […]
Fourteen kilometres is the geographical distance between the African continent and the South of Europe. The film tells the story of Violeta, Buba and Mukela who represent an entire generation of African young people whose only desire is to migrate to Europe. Violeta escapes from a forced marriage with a much older man of her […]
Following the recent EU-Western Balkans Summit and in view of the upcoming meeting of the European Council, COMECE and the European Office of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung invite you to join a discussion entitled “Western Balkans and the EU: next steps…?”. This lunch event will take place at the COMECE Secretariat on Thursday, the 14th of June 2018 from 12:00 to 14:00. Representatives of the Church, youth and […]
PLEASE REGISTER UNTIL 26TH JUNE (limited number of places) We gather at 9:30 at the Brussels Central Station @ the ticket offices at the main entrance Estimated return time to Brussels Central Station 22:00 at the latest No need to have your own bike. We all rent Belgian Railway bikes (it helps very much the […]
Sustainable finance in Europe and the Church First “Laudato Si”- Reflection Day Wednesday, 6 June 2018 COMECE Secretariat, Sq de Meeus 19, 1050 Brussels, Belgium Organised by: Consilium Conferentiarum Episcoporum Europæ (CCEE) – Commission of the Bishop’s Conferences of the EU (COMECE) – Justice and Peace Europe – Global Catholic Climate Movement (GCCM) Moderators: Fr. Luis Okulik – […]
Tuesday 24.04.2018 – 19:00 The Conference brings together theological reflection and the current growth in economic inequality in Europe and beyond. The aim of this Conference is to contribute thoughtful, theologically-informed recommendations to combat the growth in economic inequality. Keynote Speaker: Ms Heather Roy – Secretary General EURODIACONIA Panel Discussion : Fr Martin Maier SJ – Secretary European Affairs […]
EASTER CONCERT | Armenian Ecclesiastical Choir Tuesday, 20.03.2018 – 19:00 Conducted by Ms Galstyan Zvart Enjoy their innovative performances of sacred music and extensive repertoire. The concert will be followed by flavours of tasty Armenian delicacies. More info here www.resurrection.be
His Excellency Mgr. Jean-Claude Hollerich S.J., Archbishop of Luxembourg, has been elected today President of COMECE by the Delegates of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union for a 5 years mandate. In the same election, four Vice-Presidents were also elected: Mgr. Noel Treanor (Ireland), Mgr. Mariano Crociata (Italy), Mgr. Jan Vokal (Czech Republic), Franz-Josef Overbeck (Germany). Mgr….
MISSA PRO EUROPA celebrated at the start of the new Presidency of COMECE célébrée à l’occasion du début de la nouvelle Présidence de la COMECE Thursday 8 March 2018 at 19:00 Jeudi 8 mars 2018 à 19h00 At the invitation of H.Em. Cardinal Jozef De Kesel Archbishop of Malines-Brussels presided by H.Em. Cardinal Reinhard Marx, Archbishop […]
