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ICCS-EM visits COMECE
Last week, ICCS-EM visited the headquarters of The Commission of the Bishop's Conferences of the European Union known as COMECE in Brussels. COMECE is composed of the Catholic Bishops' Conferences of all Member States of the European Union and has been in dialogue...
Stand ICCS
During World Youth Day in Lisbon, the International Catholic Conference of Scouting (ICCS) was present to celebrate this event that brings together young Catholics. Scouting (ICCS) was present to celebrate this event that brings together young Catholics. Various...
Camp Scout JMJ
On the coast of Caparica, about 15 km from Lisbon, was the place chosen by the ICCS to give almost a thousand scouts, mostly from France but also from Poland, Italy, Spain, Portugal and other countries; a unique and special experience of scout life combined with the...
The Sisters of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem celebrated their 60th anniversary
On Saturday September 16, in BORAN SUR OISE (France), the Sisters of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem celebrated the 60th anniversary of their canonical recognition by the Church. Bishop Jacques Benoit Gonnin of Beauvais-Noyon-Senlis presided over the Eucharistic...
Join us. With Mary!
During the World Youth Day 2023, Catholic scouts will carry on their shoulders the image of Our Lady from Fátima to Lisbon, from the 27th of July to the 1st of August. A challenge to overcome, an opportunity for faith, prayer and sharing suggested by Portuguese...
World Youth Day
During the World Youth Day 2023, a scout camp will be one of the official hosting places for the pilgrims. It will take place on the south bank of the Tagus River, around one hour away from the one of centres of the activities You can get engaged with the scout camp...
Enlarge the space in your tent
“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...
ICCS EM Regional Council
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...
Advent calendar – 2022
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)
Meeting of the St. Paul Fellowship in Rome on October 20-23, 2022
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...
World Youth Day Lisbon 2023
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...
New ICCS world chaplain – Fr. Luis Marinho
« I feel a great joy that I am to serve Scouting at an international level, and make a specific contribution as a priest of the Catholic Church. It is, therefore, a pastoral mission that the Church entrusts to me with. It especially underlines the confidence of the...