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

WEBINAR | New European Bauhaus Lab – Renovation, transformation and renewal of church buildings and religious heritage in the EU (16 April 2026)

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), together with the University of Linz and Future for Religious Heritage, invite you to participate in the webinar “New European Bauhaus Lab: Renovation, transformation and renewal of church buildings and religious heritage in the EU”, to be held on Thursday, 16 April 2026 from 16:00 to 18:00 CET. Click here to join the webinar … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Event

Presentation of the Book “The Prophetic Charism of the Catholic Bishop” by Mgr Patrick H. Daly

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) is pleased to invite you to the presentation of the book The Prophetic Charism of the Catholic Bishop – Munus Docendi: The Bishop as Teacher by Mgr. Patrick H. Daly, former General Secretary of COMECE. The event will take place at the COMECE Secretariat, Square de Meeûs 19, Brussels, on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press, Youth Platform, Youth policies

Press Release

DOCUMENT | COMECE submits contribution to EU consultation on the MFF in the fields of Culture, Education and Youth

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conference of the European Union (COMECE) releases its contribution to the European Commission’s public consultation on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034, focusing on cross-border education, training and solidarity, youth, media, culture, the creative sectors, values and civil society, on Tuesday, 16 September 2025. Download the Contribution [EN] The contribution “Dare and care to invest in the future” has been … Continue reading »

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

News

Security, strategy and leadership: European Summer School 2025 concludes after 9 immersive days

The second edition of the European Summer School 2025, themed Security, Strategy and Leadership, has now concluded. The programme took place from 5 to 13 July 2025 at the historic Monastery of Poblet, Spain. Bringing together 40 carefully selected young professionals from over 20 countries, the programme chose participants based on their academic excellence, leadership potential, and dedication to shaping Europe’s future. This year’s theme … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

VIDEO | Full video recording of the Conference “European Universities Alliances: an opportunity for Catholic Universities?” now available

The video recordings of the conference “European Universities Alliances: an opportunity for Catholic Universities?”, held on 6 and 13 May 2025, are now publicly available for viewing on the COMECE YouTube channel. Watch videos Part 1 | Part 2 The conference, held in a digital format, comprised two sessions exploring how Catholic universities can engage with the European Universities Initiative (EUI), launched by the European … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

VIDEO | Conference ‘Religious Education – Fit for the Present and Future?’

The video recording of the conference  “Religious Education: Fit for Present and Future? The Role of Religion in the Formation of Young Generations at the European Schools”, held on Wednesday, 4 June 2025 at the Chapel for Europe, is now publicly available for viewing on the COMECE YouTube channel. Watch the full video recording Organised by the Commission of the Bishops’ Conference of the European … Continue reading »