VATICAN CITY, NOV 10, 2006 (VIS) - Given below is the text of a communique made public today, concerning the "ad limina" visit of prelates from the Conference of Swiss Bishops who, from November 7 to 9, met in the Vatican with the Holy Father and representatives of the Roman Curia.
"The meeting was characterized by true collegial affection," the communique reads, "during which - in frank dialogue and with a spirit of collaboration - consideration was given to various questions concerning the situation of the Church in Switzerland and elsewhere. The following themes were discussed:
"The unity of the bishops among themselves, and with Peter's Successor; the collaboration of bishops.
"The bishop as master of faith, and the principal doctrinal and pastoral problems in Swiss dioceses.
"Communion with the bishop; the role of the priest in the parish and in pastoral care groups; pastoral assistants.
"Seminaries and the various faculties and schools of theology in the mission of the Church.
"Liturgical renewal and the observance of discipline.
"The Motu Proprio 'Misericordia Dei,' for a relaunch of the pastoral care of the Sacrament of Penance.
"The ecclesiastical corporations of public law.
"Ecumenism.
"The meeting served to improve mutual understanding and to strengthen ties of unity. It also clearly demonstrated the common desire of Swiss bishops to face current challenges with hope, responsibility and courage, in trusting collaboration with the action of God at work in the hearts of men and women.
"The meeting ended with the words of Bishop Amedee Grab O.S.B., who, in the name of his brother prelates, thanked the Holy Father and his collaborators for the days spent in the Vatican, expressing particular gratitude for the three talks given by His Holiness."
.../SWISS BISHOPS/GRAB VIS 20061110 (300)
"The meeting was characterized by true collegial affection," the communique reads, "during which - in frank dialogue and with a spirit of collaboration - consideration was given to various questions concerning the situation of the Church in Switzerland and elsewhere. The following themes were discussed:
"The unity of the bishops among themselves, and with Peter's Successor; the collaboration of bishops.
"The bishop as master of faith, and the principal doctrinal and pastoral problems in Swiss dioceses.
"Communion with the bishop; the role of the priest in the parish and in pastoral care groups; pastoral assistants.
"Seminaries and the various faculties and schools of theology in the mission of the Church.
"Liturgical renewal and the observance of discipline.
"The Motu Proprio 'Misericordia Dei,' for a relaunch of the pastoral care of the Sacrament of Penance.
"The ecclesiastical corporations of public law.
"Ecumenism.
"The meeting served to improve mutual understanding and to strengthen ties of unity. It also clearly demonstrated the common desire of Swiss bishops to face current challenges with hope, responsibility and courage, in trusting collaboration with the action of God at work in the hearts of men and women.
"The meeting ended with the words of Bishop Amedee Grab O.S.B., who, in the name of his brother prelates, thanked the Holy Father and his collaborators for the days spent in the Vatican, expressing particular gratitude for the three talks given by His Holiness."
.../SWISS BISHOPS/GRAB VIS 20061110 (300)
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