WORLD MEETING ON UNIVERSITY MINISTRIES

VATICAN CITY, SEP 24, 1999 (VIS) - In Rome this morning, Cardinal Pio Laghi, prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education, inaugurated a world meeting in which delegates involved in pastoral care in universities from 57 bishops' conferences will take part.

The congress, which will close on September 26, was promoted by the Congregation for Catholic Education and the Pontifical Council for Culture in collaboration with the Vicariate of Rome and the Organizing Committee of Jubilee Events for University Professors.

In the course of the meeting, which will serve as a preparation for the world gathering of university professors, scheduled for September 4-10, 2000), the participants will exchange their experiences in the field of university ministry.

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