by Marc O'Neill | 15 Feb 2023 | Africa, Asia-Pacific, Church, Euro-Mediterranean, ICCS, Inter-American, Interreligious
“Enlarge the space in your tent, and let the curtains of your habitations be stretched out; hold not back, lengthen your cords and strengthen your stakes.” (Is 54,2) This biblical image nourished the Catholic church at the present time, where a synodal assembly is...
by Marc O'Neill | 26 Jan 2023 | Euro-Mediterranean, ICCS
The ICCS EM Regional Council took place in November 2022 in Brussels. Discussions on the strategic plan 2019-2025 were made and ideas of cooperation rose. The committee 2019-2022 report and financial balance were approved. A new triennial plan and budget for 2022-2025...
by Marc O'Neill | 27 Nov 2022 | Church, Euro-Mediterranean, ICCS, Interreligious, Uncategorized
After a joyful year, it is comforting to stop and read, pray and reflect during the Advent season. You can follow the Advent calendar online here: ADVENT 2022 ICCG – ICCS (genial.ly)
by Marc O'Neill | 31 Oct 2022 | Africa, Asia-Pacific, Church, Euro-Mediterranean, ICCS, Inter-American, Interreligious, Uncategorized, WOSM
It was during the CICS World Council in St. Louis 11 years ago that the St. Paul Fellowship was approved as an additional source of funds for ICCS, because the dues from Catholic Scout organizations do not cover all the expenses of CICS and we cannot do everything we...
by Marc O'Neill | 31 Oct 2022 | Africa, Asia-Pacific, Church, Euro-Mediterranean, Inter-American, Interreligious, Uncategorized, WOSM
The World Youth Day (WYD) is the biggest young people world gathering. It is organized by the Holy See, via the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, together with a Local Organizing Committee. In 2023, this organization is made with the Patriarchate of Lisbon. WYD is...