COUNCIL FOR LAITY TO HOLD SEMINAR ON ECCLESIAL MOVEMENTS

VATICAN CITY, JUN 12, 1999 (VIS) - Nearly 100 cardinals and bishops from around the world will meet in Rome from June 16 to 19 for a seminar promoted by the Pontifical Council for the Laity, in collaboration for the Congregations for Bishops and for the Doctrine of the Faith, in order to reflect on the theme "Ecclesial Movements and New Communities in the Pastoral Ministry of Bishops."

According to a communique released by the pontifical council, ample time will be reserved for dialogue among the bishops. Cardinal Lucas Moreira Neves, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, will preside at a round table during which participants will discuss the reception and insertion of movements into the life of local Churches.

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