Congregation for the Clergy

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Basic data
Surname: Congregation for the Clergy
(Latin Congregatio pro Clericis )
Seat: Palazzo delle Congregazioni
Piazza Pio XII, 3
00193 Roma
Cardinal Prefect : Beniamino Cardinal Stella
(since September 21, 2013)
Secretary: Archbishop Joël Mercier
Secretary for the seminaries: Archbishop Jorge Carlos Patrón Wong
(since September 21, 2013)
Undersecretary: Andrea Ripa

The Congregation for the Clergy ( Latin : Congregatio pro Clericis ) is a central authority of the Vatican (Curia authority).

Names and history

The current congregation for the clergy has its origin in the congregation for the interpretation and observance of the Council of Trent established by Pope Pius IV on August 2, 1564 with the constitution Alias ​​Nos (Congregatio pro executione et interpretatione Concilii Tridentini). Even after the interpretation of the Council canons continued to decline and in the course of time other tasks had been added which replaced the original task, the Congregation kept the name Holy Council Congregation . It was not until August 15, 1967, that Pope Paul VI changed its designation by the Apostolic Constitution Regimini ecclesiae universae depends on the present day.

Structure of the Congregation

The Congregation for the Clergy is currently (2014) divided into two sections:

Department for the Clergy

This department is active in promoting spirituality , as well as contemporary intellectual and pastoral education of priests and deacons . The affairs of cathedral chapters , priestly councils, pastors and parishes are also part of their affairs. Everything that belongs to the pastoral service, including mass grants, foundations, places of pilgrimage, archives and libraries, is part of the affairs of this department.

Administration department

This department is responsible for the order and administration of ecclesiastical property, provided that they belong to ecclesiastical public legal entities. The approval of taxes and fees, monitoring of adequate salaries, health and pension provision for priests and deacons are also assigned to her area of ​​work.

Former catechesis department

This department was concerned with promoting the religious education of all believers. To this end, she supervised the correct formation of catechists and approved the national catechisms and directories. This also included assistance in specific situations. Since February 2013, through the Motu Proprio Fides per Doctrinam , the Pope has completely transferred this responsibility to the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization .

Members

In addition to the prefect, the congregation consists of 6 cardinals, 2 archbishops, 2 bishops and one other member, who are each appointed by the Pope for five years. Members of the congregation since July 2019 are:

Cardinals

Archbishops

Bishops

Others

Affiliated institutions

The following institutions are or were affiliated to the congregation:

Education

The old "study" was in 1919 by Pope Benedict XV. built. This facility is intended to give young priests knowledge of the handling of church affairs, the application of canonical laws and administration.

Institute and magazine "Sacrum Ministry"

This institute was assigned to the Congregation in 1994/95. It is responsible for the formation of those responsible and for the continuous formation of the priests . The magazine of the same name is intended to be of help to ordinaries , priests, clergy and educational institutions in the pastoral service. At the same time, it serves for further training in the field of catechesis.

International Council for Catechesis

The International Council for Catechesis was founded as a result of the Second Vatican Council in 1976 by Paul VI. who had promoted the Catechism of the Catholic Church during his tenure . The dicastery serves to exchange experiences, it works on important catechetical topics for the Holy See and the bishops' conferences and offers suggestions and suggestions. Through the Motu Proprio Fides per Doctrinam , this council as well as the catechesis department were separated from the congregation and incorporated into the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization.

Prefects

Beniamino Stella , Acting Prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy

Secretaries

Undersecretaries

See also

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ^ A b Apostolic Letter issued Motu Proprio: Fides per Doctrinam. January 16, 2013, accessed June 10, 2014 .
  2. ^ Nomina di Membri della Congregazione per il Clero. In: Daily Bulletin. Holy See Press Office , July 13, 2019, accessed July 14, 2019 (Italian).
  3. ^ Nuovi Membri dei Dicasteri della Curia Romana. In: Daily Bulletin. Holy See Press Office, October 6, 2018, accessed October 8, 2018 (Italian).
  4. ^ Nomina di Membro della Congregazione per il Clero e della Congregazione per l'Educazione Cattolica. In: Daily Bulletin. Holy See Press Office, September 29, 2016, accessed September 30, 2016 (Italian).
  5. ^ Personnel changes in the Curia , Vatican Radio , September 21, 2013