European Forum of
National Laity Committes

Study Assembly

The Study Assembly is the joint meeting of the presidents and delegates from member countries of the Forum. This bi-annual meeting is held in one of the member countries. Every meeting is focused on a current and for the church important topic. It is an important platform for the exchange of experiences between member countries.

2012    Vienna / AT

50 years after the II. Vatican Council

 

2010    Birmingham / UK

Human Dignity in a changing Europe – A Christian response

 

2008    Bratislava / Slovakia

Religion and Diversity in Europe

 

2006    Saarbrucken / Germany

Justice in the sight of God

 

2004    Fatima

The spiritual and ethical roots of our commitment in European societies

 

2002    Erfurt / Germany

Building a Europe of values – the contribution of the Catholic Laity

 

2000    Alcalá de Henares / Spain

Live, so that others may live

 

1998    Bratislava / Slovakia

Reconciliation: Socio-economic tensions and the response of the Church

 

1996    Twickenham / England

Media today: A challenge for Christians

 

1994    Ljubljana / Slovenia

Christian vision on solidarity – challenge to the social-economical system in East and Western Europe

 

1992    Antwerp / Belgium

Living in a multicultural society

 

1990    Vienna / Austria

Towards a more human Europe – a challenge for the Churches

 

1988    Freising / Germany

After the synod: reflections and perspectives

 

1986    Paris / France

The Church as a place of dialogue in every significance

 

1985    Zagreb / former Yugoslavia

Vocation and mission of the laymen in the Church and in the world – 20 years after Vatican II

 

1984    Dublin / Ireland

The causes of existing conflicts between individuals, society and different ideologies

 

1982    Vught / The Netherlands

The work of the layman in different local Churches and more especially, their task in a secularised society

 

1980    Madrid / Spain

A new lifestyle concerning developing countries, the working environment and the family

 

1978    Luxembourg / Luxembourg

The responsibility of Christians in economy, culture and marginalization in an European context

 

1976    Louvain-la-Neuve / Belgium

The responsibility of the Christians in Europe

 

1974    London / England

Migration in Europe and the question of the situation of the laity since Vatican II

 

1972    Luino / Italy

Liberation and evangelisation

 

1970    Innsbruck / Austria

Hope as a force for Christians: invitation to commitment and presence at the construction of the community