Category Archives: Education & Culture


Every human being has the right to education that corresponds with his capabilities and skills. This enables him to participate in society and to contribute to its life in accordance with his talents.
This fundamental right is affirmed in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
In dialogue with the EU COMECE offers the experience of the Church who runs a wide range of institutions of formal and non-formal education.
Increasing plurality and global migration movements raises the importance of intercultural dialogue in our society. In her contributions to this topic COMECE underlines the importance of «intercultural competence», of tolerance, openness and of mutual respect in a context of different cultures and traditions.
Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Invitation

Join the Conference: ‘Religious Education – Fit for the Present and Future?’ | Brussels, June 2025 – Register Now!

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) warmly invites you to participate in the conference “Religious Education: Fit for Present and Future? The Role of Religion in the Formation of Young Generations at the European Schools”, to take place at the Chapel for Europe (Rue Van Maerlant 22, Brussels) on Wednesday, 4 June 2025 from 19:30 to 21:00 (CEST). Register now! Amid … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

OPPORTUNITY | 2nd European Summer School with a focus on Security and Defence. Apply now!

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) is pleased to announce the launch of applications for the second edition of the European Summer School, organised by the School of Governance and Leadership Isabel la Católica in collaboration with COMECE. This year’s event will be held from 5 to 13 July 2025 in the historic Monastery of Poblet, a stunning former medieval … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Event

EVENT | Upcoming webinars: European Universities Alliances — An Opportunity for Catholic Universities? | 6 & 13 May 2025

COMECE and IFCU invite you to join the upcoming conference “European Universities Alliances: An Opportunity for Catholic Universities?” – a two-part webinar series taking place on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, and Tuesday, 13 May 2025, from 11:30 to 12:30 (CEST). This event will explore the challenges and opportunities that the European Universities Initiative (EUI) presents for Catholic higher education institutions. Register now! The Commission of … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Invitation

EVENT | Film Screening & Launch of the New European Bauhaus Lab – Brussels, Thursday 10 April

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), together with the Chapel for Europeand the Future for Religious Heritage (FRH) are pleased to invite you to the film screening of “Making Dust”, a documentary film for an insightful exploration of the loss of churches and their lasting impact on our communities. The event will take place at the Chapel for Europe, Brussels, on Thursday, 10 April 2025 … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

News

COMECE advocates for the unique contribution of Religious Education at the European Schools in latest position paper

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) publishes a position paper titled ‘Religious Education in the European Schools – A Unique and Essential Contribution to the Next Generation of Europeans’ on Wednesday, 18 December 2024. The document underscores the importance of preserving the religious and testimonial dimension of faith within the educational mission of European Schools. Read Position Paper Building on … Continue reading »

Christian ARTworks month by month, Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Nordic Bishops' Conference

Christian Heritage | The town of Vadstena

This month, our ‘Christian Heritage month by month’ column presents the town of Vadstena, with its rich spiritual history shaped by the life and deeds of Patron Saint of Europe, Bridget of Sweden. The town is located in the Diocese of Stockholm and the Nordic Bishops’ Conference. Click here for more info Vadstena, a charming small town on the eastern shore of Lake Vättern, has been a … Continue reading »

Christian ARTworks month by month, Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Apostolic Administration of Estonia

Christian ARTworks | Pilgrimage to the Marian shrine of Viru-Nigula

This month, our ‘Christian Heritage month by month’ column presents the pilgrimage to the Marian shrine of Viru-Nigula, in the Apostolic Administration of Estonia. Click here for more info Every year, Estonian Catholics make a pilgrimage to the shrine of Viru-Nigula, the oldest Marian sanctuary dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The pilgrimage is led by the Apostolic Administrator of Estonia to give thanks for the Graces … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

COMECE submits contribution to EU consultation on European Education Area

COMECE released its contribution to the EC’s open public consultation on the European Education Area (EEA) on Monday, 23 September 2024. Mgr. Stepnowski: “The teaching profession should be put at the centre of European education policies, for the sake of young generations’ integral development”. Download the Document The 2024 Education and Training Monitor highlights that EU Member States are experiencing significant teacher shortages, a critical … Continue reading »