International Federation of Married Catholic Priests (IFMCP)
Fédération internationale de prêtres catholiques mariés (FIPCM)
Federación Internacional de Sacerdotes Católicos Casados
Internationale Föderation Verheirateten Katholischen Priester
Federação International de Padres Católicos Casados
Federazione Internazionale dei Preti Cattolici Sposati
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Contact Details
URL: http://www.marriedpriests.org/
Founded
1986-05-25 Paris France
History
25 May 1986, Paris (France), with the name International Federation of Married Priests -- Fédération internationale de prêtres mariés, following recommendations, 1985, Ariccia (Italy), of 2nd Universal Synod of Married Catholic Priests and their Spouses. The 1st synod had been held, Aug 1983, Chiusi/Chianciano Terme (Italy). Ceased to exist, Sep 2005.
Aims
Change the law requiring celibacy to accept married as well as unmarried priests; meanwhile, accelerate the granting of dispensation from sacerdotal obligation; make it possible for a married priest to follow a ministry of service; re-establish or reinforce dialogue and fraternal links with celibate brothers, with religious authorities and with the whole Christian community; promote spiritual and material solidarity among married priests; make this recognition of married priests part of a renewal in the Church, including: participation of the faithful in the management of ecclesiastical life; placing higher value on the role of women; a more humane approach to sexuality and marital morals; renewed presentation of the Christian message; promoting Church unity in an ecumenical perspective; engagement of the Church in a new international justice.
Events
6 past events available with paid subscription only.Structure
General Assembly (every 3 years). Executive Committee of 7 (meets at least twice a year). Bureau comprising President, Secretary and Treasurer who, with Vice-President for each continent, form the Praesidium.
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UIA Org ID
XD0085
Last News
2006
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