Category Archives: Team

The Secretariat ensures the continuity of COMECE’s work. Its headquarters are in Brussels. A small team monitors and analyses developments in EU policies and initiatives and strives to contribute to the relevant processes. The Secretariat reports to the Standing Committee and to the Plenary Assembly. The current General Secretary is Fr. Manuel Enrique Barrios Prieto. COMECE is assisted in its mission by a number of Commissions and Working Groups made up of experts mandated by the national Bishops’ Conferences and Catholic organisations working in the relevant fields. Ad hoc groups are created as and when necessary.

Lenka Mačugová

Adviser for Social & Economic Affairs, Ecology, Energy & Agriculture

Adviser for Social & Economic Affairs, Ecology, Energy and Agriculture E-mail contact Tel.: +32 (0) 2 235 05 19 Lenka comes from a village in Zamagurie (Slovakia) and joined the Secretariat of COMECE in October 2025. Growing up on a farm and deeply inspired by Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’, she pursued studies in agriculture at the Slovak University of Agriculture. With her award-winning thesis in … Continue reading »

Miguel-Martin Claey

Intern

Intern Martin grew up mainly in Brussels, but also spent a few years in Luxembourg, attending the European School in both cities. He graduated with a master’s degree in Management Science from Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management. This international education further deepened his admiration for Europe and his interest in the workings of European institutions. At COMECE, Martin assists the Office Manager. He … Continue reading »

Olivier Coevoet

Volunteer on Finances

Volunteer on Finance Olivier comes from France. After his national service in the French Navy, he made a career in finance and in particular in insurance for 40 years where he was head of pricing and statistics and non-life reinsurance. Retired since 2015, Olivier volunteers some time to help COMECE in the accounting and financial field. He enjoys spending time with his wife, 3 children … Continue reading »

Barnabás Cseh

Intern in the field of EU external action

Intern in the field of EU external action E-mail contact Barnabás was born in Budapest, Hungary. He studied International Studies at Pázmány Péter Catholic University (Hungary), and later completed a master’s in Development Policy and Programme Management at the Ludovika National University of Public Service (Hungary). He is currently specialising in Circular Economy Management at Edutus University (Hungary), while preparing his master’s thesis on cross-border … Continue reading »

Albert Arevalo

Logistical Support

Logistical Support Albert is originally from the Philippines and has been working at the COMECE Secretariat since 2005. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and worked as a company nurse in the Philippines. He lives in Aalst with his family and loves traveling and spending meaningful time with people. Albert speaks Filipino, English and French.  

Stefan Lunte

General Secretary of Justice and Peace Europe

General Secretary of Justice and Peace Europe E-mail contact Tel.: +32 (0) 2 274 1517 Stefan was born in Cloppenburg (Germany) and has been working at the COMECE Secretariat since 1996. He is also the General Secretary of Justice and Peace Europe. He studied history and theology at the Westfälische Wilhelms Universität in Münster (Germany) and political sciences at the Institut d’Etudes Politiques in Paris … Continue reading »

Carolina Ducoing

Office Manager

Office Manager E-mail contact Tel.: +32 (0) 2 274 1510 Carolina was born in Mexico City (Mexico) and raised in sunny Southern California (USA) in a multicultural and multilingual environment. She has been working at the COMECE Secretariat since 2018. She holds a double master’s degree in International Law and International Relations from the University of Kent – BSIS. She has over 12 years’ experience … Continue reading »

Maud Oger

Personal Assistant to the General Secretary

Personal Assistant to the General Secretary E-mail contact Tel.: +32 (0) 2 235 05 12 Maud is originally from Verviers (Belgium) and has been working at the COMECE Secretariat since 2002. She holds a master’s degree in Translation. She likes to spend time in nature and enjoys beautiful landscapes. Nothing makes her feel more serene than a walk in the forest with her dog, Pickles, … Continue reading »

Luca Fabbris

Adviser for Culture & Education and Youth Policy

Policy Adviser for Education & Culture and Youth Policy Secretary of the COMECE Commission on Education and Culture E-mail contact After completing a Bachelor’s degree, Luca pursued a Master’s degree in International Relations at the Università degli Studi di Milano (Italy). This academic journey has provided him with a robust understanding of global systems and the essential role of collaboration in addressing societal challenges. Through … Continue reading »