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VATICAN INFORMATION SERVICE
YEAR XXII - N° 220
DATE 04-12-2012
Summary:
- "ECCLESIA IN AMERICA" - FIFTEEN YEARS ON
- OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
___________________________________________________________
"ECCLESIA IN AMERICA" - FIFTEEN YEARS ON
Vatican City, 4 December 2012 (VIS) - A press conference was held in the Holy
See Press Office this morning to present the International Congress "Ecclesia
in America" on the Church in the American continent, which will take place in
Vatican City from 9
to 12 December. The Congress is promoted by the Pontifical Commission for
Latin America and the Knights of Columbus in collaboration with the Institute
for Guadalupan Studies. Participating in the conference were Cardinal Marc
Ouellet P.S.S., president
of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, Professor Guzman Carriquiry,
secretary of the same Commission, and Carl Anderson, supreme knight of the
Knights of Columbus.
Cardinal Ouellet began by recalling the Synodal Assembly that took place in
November and December 1997, convoked by Blessed John Paul II, which was
dedicated to the American continent and addressed the theme of the "Encounter
with the living Jesus
Christ: The way to conversion, communion and solidarity in America". This
theme will inspire the Congress as it works towards its aim of "re-examining
the prophetic intuition of Blessed John Paul II and the basic content of the
exhortation 'Ecclesia in
America', as well as intensifying the communion and co-operation of the
Churches in Canada and the United States with the Churches of Latin America in
order to address common problems and challenges faced by the mission of the
Church in the American
continent".
"The valuable heritage of Christian faith, which is at the origin of the
American 'New World' and inspires the life of its people, is now subject to
erosion caused by waves of secularisation and the impact of a global culture
increasingly distant from
and hostile to the proliferation of 'sects', and needs to be revitalised,
reformulated and brought up to date. The encounter between the strengths and
experiences of the Churches of God from different latitudes of the continent
will surely be fruitful
and rewarding. Such an exchange already occurs within the providential
'laboratory' created by the increasingly important Hispanic presence in the
United States and Canada".
The cardinal went on to mention some of the common problems and challenges
which have arisen during the last fifteen years and which the Churches of
North, Central and South America must face together. "The theme of immigration
is a controversial topic
in the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America;
narcotrafficking networks, drug abuse and related policies are subject of
serious concern and debate; there is an increase in urban violence, especially
among marginalised youths; the
culture of life and the institution of the family are gravely threatened
throughout the continent; the defence and promotion of religious liberty is of
concern everywhere, and situations of poverty and indigence are widespread.
... This is all located
within a context of shifting political, economic and cultural relationships
between the United States, Canada, and the countries of Latin America, which
are seeking improved dialogue, comprehension and respect, and solidarity and
justic
e".
In order to face these problems "in the light of the Church's mission", it is
fundamental to "strengthen the sense of communion in each of the Churches and
among them. This international Congress hopes to co-operate in the creation of
networks of
friendship throughout the continent, with a loyal sense of belonging to the
Church. Without true, strong unity, she cannot hope to exercise missionary and
social influence. In this respect, it can be understood why this
inter-American Congress is being
held in the Vatican. Indeed, this highlights the universal care of the
Churches which represent over fifty percent of the world's Catholics, in trust
and devotion to Peter's Successor, universal Pastor, first witness and
guarantor of unity and
communion".
Professor Guzman Carriquiry explained that the congress will be attended by
over two hundred participants linked to the American continent, including both
clergy and lay persons. It will open and conclude with two Eucharistic
celebrations: the first on
9 December in St. Peter's Basilica, in which the Holy Father will greet the
participants, and the second on 12 December, Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe,
in the Church of Santa Maria in Traspontina.
On the morning of 10 December in the Synod Hall, debates will be held on "the
event in Guadalupe as the origin of evangelisation in the New World", "The
post-Synodal Exhortation: prophecy, teaching and commitment" and "The
Apostolic Exhortation
'Ecclesia in America' with the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, star of
the new evangelisation and mother of the civilisation of love". Later there
will be a discussion on fundamental issues regarding co-operation between
Churches throughout the
continent. The day conclude with the conference "The meaning of the Year of
Faith", presented by Archbishop Luis Francisco Ladaria Ferrer S.J., secretary
of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
On 11 December participants will pray the rosary before the statue of Our Lady
of Guadalupe in the Vatican Gardens, followed by a screening of a documentary
on the image of the Patron of the Americas. On 12 December participants will
attend the Holy
Father's general audience. In the afternoon Cardinal Sean Patrick O'Malley
O.F.M., archbishop of Boston, USA, will lead a conference on "Scenarios and
proposals for communion and co-operation between the Churches of the Americas
and for solidarity among
their peoples".
Carriquiry added, "The results of the Congress will be communicated to the
dicasteries of the Roman Curia, the Episcopal Conferences of the continent,
and to the Latin American Episcopal Council (CELAM).
___________________________________________________________
OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
Vatican City, 4 December 2012 (VIS) - The Holy Father appointed Fr. Alberto
German Bochatey O.S.A., rector of the Santa Monica International College,
Rome, as auxiliary of the archdiocese of La Plata (area 4,652, population
917,000, Catholics 845,792,
priests 146, permanent deacons 6, religious 396), Argentina. The bishop-elect
was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1955 and ordained a priest in 1981. He
studied philosophy in the monastery of Santa Maria de la Vid in Spain and
theology in Rome. He
has held the roles of director of the Institute of Bioethics at the Catholic
University of Buenos Aires, editor of the magazine "Vida y etica". In 2010 he
became rector of the Santa Monica International College in Rome.
___________________________________________________________
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VISnews121204
VATICAN INFORMATION SERVICE YEAR XXII - N° 220DATE 04-12-2012
Summary: - "ECCLESIA IN AMERICA" - FIFTEEN
YEARS ON - OTHER
PONTIFICAL ACTS
Vatican City, 4 December 2012 (VIS) - A press conference was held in the
Holy See Press Office this morning to present the International Congress
"Ecclesia in America" on the Church in the American continent, which will take
place in Vatican City
from 9 to 12 December. The Congress is promoted by the Pontifical Commission
for Latin America and the Knights of Columbus in collaboration with the
Institute for Guadalupan Studies. Participating in the conference were
Cardinal Marc Ouellet P.S.S.,
president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, Professor Guzman
Carriquiry, secretary of the same Commission, and Carl Anderson, supreme
knight of the Knights of Columbus.
Cardinal Ouellet began by recalling the Synodal Assembly that took place in
November and December 1997, convoked by Blessed John Paul II, which was
dedicated to the American continent and addressed the theme of the "Encounter
with the living Jesus
Christ: The way to conversion, communion and solidarity in America". This
theme will inspire the Congress as it works towards its aim of "re-examining
the prophetic intuition of Blessed John Paul II and the basic content of the
exhortation 'Ecclesia in
America', as well as intensifying the communion and co-operation of the
Churches in Canada and the United States with the Churches of Latin America in
order to address common problems and challenges faced by the mission of the
Church in the American
continent".
"The valuable heritage of Christian faith, which is at the origin of the
American 'New World' and inspires the life of its people, is now subject to
erosion caused by waves of secularisation and the impact of a global culture
increasingly distant
from and hostile to the proliferation of 'sects', and needs to be revitalised,
reformulated and brought up to date. The encounter between the strengths and
experiences of the Churches of God from different latitudes of the continent
will surely be
fruitful and rewarding. Such an exchange already occurs within the
providential 'laboratory' created by the increasingly important Hispanic
presence in the United States and Canada".
The cardinal went on to mention some of the common problems and challenges
which have arisen during the last fifteen years and which the Churches of
North, Central and South America must face together. "The theme of immigration
is a controversial
topic in the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America;
narcotrafficking networks, drug abuse and related policies are subject of
serious concern and debate; there is an increase in urban violence, especially
among marginalised youths;
the culture of life and the institution of the family are gravely threatened
throughout the continent; the defence and promotion of religious liberty is of
concern everywhere, and situations of poverty and indigence are widespread.
... This is all
located within a context of shifting political, economic and cultural
relationships between the United States, Canada, and the countries of Latin
America, which are seeking improved dialogue, comprehension and respect, and
solidarity
and justice".
In order to face these problems "in the light of the Church's mission", it
is fundamental to "strengthen the sense of communion in each of the Churches
and among them. This international Congress hopes to co-operate in the
creation of networks of
friendship throughout the continent, with a loyal sense of belonging to the
Church. Without true, strong unity, she cannot hope to exercise missionary and
social influence. In this respect, it can be understood why this
inter-American Congress is being
held in the Vatican. Indeed, this highlights the universal care of the
Churches which represent over fifty percent of the world's Catholics, in trust
and devotion to Peter's Successor, universal Pastor, first witness and
guarantor of unity and
communion".
Professor Guzman Carriquiry explained that the congress will be attended by
over two hundred participants linked to the American continent, including both
clergy and lay persons. It will open and conclude with two Eucharistic
celebrations: the first
on 9 December in St. Peter's Basilica, in which the Holy Father will greet the
participants, and the second on 12 December, Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe,
in the Church of Santa Maria in Traspontina.
On the morning of 10 December in the Synod Hall, debates will be held on
"the event in Guadalupe as the origin of evangelisation in the New World",
"The post-Synodal Exhortation: prophecy, teaching and commitment" and "The
Apostolic Exhortation
'Ecclesia in America' with the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, star of
the new evangelisation and mother of the civilisation of love". Later there
will be a discussion on fundamental issues regarding co-operation between
Churches throughout the
continent. The day conclude with the conference "The meaning of the Year of
Faith", presented by Archbishop Luis Francisco Ladaria Ferrer S.J., secretary
of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
On 11 December participants will pray the rosary before the statue of Our
Lady of Guadalupe in the Vatican Gardens, followed by a screening of a
documentary on the image of the Patron of the Americas. On 12 December
participants will attend the Holy
Father's general audience. In the afternoon Cardinal Sean Patrick O'Malley
O.F.M., archbishop of Boston, USA, will lead a conference on "Scenarios and
proposals for communion and co-operation between the Churches of the Americas
and for solidarity among
their peoples".
Carriquiry added, "The results of the Congress will be communicated to the
dicasteries of the Roman Curia, the Episcopal Conferences of the continent,
and to the Latin American Episcopal Council (CELAM).
Vatican City, 4 December 2012 (VIS) - The Holy Father appointed Fr. Alberto
German Bochatey O.S.A., rector of the Santa Monica International College,
Rome, as auxiliary of the archdiocese of La Plata (area 4,652, population
917,000, Catholics
845,792, priests 146, permanent deacons 6, religious 396), Argentina. The
bishop-elect was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1955 and ordained a priest
in 1981. He studied philosophy in the monastery of Santa Maria de la Vid in
Spain and theology in
Rome. He has held the roles of director of the Institute of Bioethics at the
Catholic University of Buenos Aires, editor of the magazine "Vida y etica". In
2010 he became rector of the Santa Monica International College in Rome.
Per ulteriori informazioni e per la ricerca di documenti consultare il
sito: www.wisnews.org e www.vatican.va Il servizio del
VIS viene inviato soltanto agli indirizzi di posta elettronica che ne
hanno
fatto richiesta. Se per qualunque motivo non si desidera continuare a
riceverlo, si prega di visitare nostra pagina dinizio: http://212.77.1.245/news_services/press/vi
/italinde.php
Copyright (VIS): Le notizie contenute nei servizi del Vatican
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