Pope Receives New Bishops at Vatican Course
- Vatican City - Newly appointed bishops from around the world concluded a series of training courses at the Vatican with an audience with Pope francis and participation in...
- On Thursday, September 11, the prelates were granted a private audience with Pope Francis in the Synod classroom.
- On Sunday, September 8 and 9, all the prelates participated in the solemn canonization Mass for Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis.
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New Bishops Conclude Training Courses with Papal Audience and Canonizations
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Vatican City – Newly appointed bishops from around the world concluded a series of training courses at the Vatican with an audience with Pope francis and participation in canonization ceremonies. The courses, organized by the Dicastery for Evangelization and the Dicastery of Bishops, aimed to foster collegiality and understanding among church leaders.
Published September 11, 2024, 02:39 AM GMT
Papal Audience and Canonizations
On Thursday, September 11, the prelates were granted a private audience with Pope Francis in the Synod classroom. Prior to the audience, the Dicastery for Evangelization’s training course commenced on September 4, bringing together 78 newly appointed bishops. The Dicastery of Bishops’ course began on September 6 and included 114 participants, among them five bishops from Eastern Catholic Churches and five newly ordained bishops now serving in the Roman Curia. The prelates also venerated the relics of Saint Peter in St. Peter’s Basilica.
On Sunday, September 8 and 9, all the prelates participated in the solemn canonization Mass for Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis. vatican News reported on the importance of the canonizations, highlighting the examples of holiness set by the two new saints.
The two courses shared several common experiences designed to promote collaboration. On September 6, participants processed through the Holy Gate of St. Peter’s Basilica. Further shared sessions took place on September 8 and 9 at the Pontifical Urbanian University. The courses will conclude with a reflection by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin on “the work of the Holy see in a globalized world in favor of hope and peace.”
The format of these courses is intentionally designed to be a space for collegiality,mutual understanding,and the forging of links between different local churches.
Course Demographics and History
A total of 78 bishops are registered in the course organized by the Dicastery for Evangelization,while 114 bishops participate in the course organized by the Dicastery of Bishops.These training courses for newly appointed bishops have become a regular feature of the Roman curia’s September program.
| Dicastery | Number of Bishops | Eastern Catholic Bishops | Newly Ordained in Curia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dicastery for Evangelization | 78 | 0 | 0 |
| Dicastery of Bishops | 114 | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 192 | 5 | 5 |