Bishops' Conference of France

The French Episcopal Conference (French: Conférence des Evêques de France) was created from the former congregation of cardinals and archbishops of France ( 1945-1966 ) and is since 1966 the constant Bishops' Conference of all the bishops of the Roman Catholic Church in France. She is a member of the Council of European Bishops 'Conferences (CCEE ) and is represented in the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Community ( COMECE).

Task

The French Bishops' Conference defined their attention and their focus work on the encounter in faith, on the education of children and youth on the family together and to life in Christian community. It addresses issues for society and promote solidarity with the churches of the world.

Working basis

Based on the regulations of the Second Vatican Council, the French Bishops' Conference was founded. It is an episcopal conference and gathering of all French bishops and has responded to the receipt of the churches as apostolic task. You should direct its tasks and methods at the given time and serve the good of the faithful. Their livelihoods is anchored from 1983, the modalities and functions of the Bishops' Conferences are laid down in the Code of Canon Law (CIC). The Episcopal Assembly is no intermediary of the French episcopate and the Holy See.

Organization

Presidium

  • President Georges Pontier, Archbishop of Marseille
  • Pierre -Marie Carré, Archbishop of Montpellier
  • Père Antoine Herouard

Permanent Council

The " Permanent Council " consists of the President, the two Vice-Presidents and five other elected members of the College of Bishops, together. It prepares the meetings of the Bishops' Conference and is responsible for the implementation of the plenary sessions. The Council meets in June and September

Committee

The Committee for Studies and Projects was established in 2005 and meets on the eve of the plenary sessions. It monitors the ongoing work and projects, defines the duration of the meetings and monitors the financial provisions.

Episcopal commissions

  • Commission for Theology
  • Commission on Liturgy and sacramental pastoral care
  • Commission for Catechesis
  • Commission for priests and laity in the mission
  • Commission for Consecrated Life ( Religious Orders )
  • Commission for general mission tasks
  • Commission for the mission in France
  • Commission for Finance

Councils of the Bishops' Conference

Due to the Bishops' Conference following councils was established them include selected bishops, experts and elected laity:

  • Council for the canonical questions
  • Council for the family and social issues
  • Council for the movements and associations of supporters
  • Council for Children's and Youth Ministry
  • Council for the economic, social and legal matters
  • Council for the unity of the faith and the relationship with Judaism
  • Council for Solidarity

Members

  • → Main article: List of French dioceses

President

  • Emmanuel Cardinal Suhard, Archbishop of Paris (1945-1948)
  • Cardinal Achille Liénart, Bishop of Lille (1948-1964)
  • Maurice Cardinal Feltin, Archbishop of Paris (1964-1969)
  • Cardinal François Marty, Archbishop of Paris (1969-1975)
  • Cardinal Roger Etchegaray, Archbishop of Marseille (1975-1981)
  • Jean Vilnet, Bishop of Saint- Dié, and later of Lille (1981-1987)
  • Albert Cardinal Decourtray, Archbishop of Lyon (1987-1990)
  • Joseph Duval, Archbishop of Rouen (1990-1997)
  • Louis -Marie Billé, Archbishop of Aix -en- Provence, and later of Lyon (1997-2001)
  • Cardinal Jean -Pierre Ricard, Archbishop of Bordeaux (2001-2007)
  • André Cardinal Vingt -Trois, Archbishop of Paris (2007-2013)
  • Georges Pontier, Archbishop of Marseille (since 2013)
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