Bioethics
“This bioethics will not begin with a consideration of sickness and death in order to reach an understanding of the meaning of life and the worth of the individual – Pope Francis said. Rather, it will begin with a profound belief in the irrevocable dignity of the human person, as loved by God – the dignity of each person, in every phase and condition of existence – as it seeks out those forms of love and care that are concerned for the vulnerability and frailty of each individual”.
Matic Report: let’s respect subsidiarity and stay focused on the future
Statement of Vincenzo Bassi, President of the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) Brussels, 23 June 2021 "Once again the Women's Rights Commission of the European Parliament proposes a document which, although
FAFCE Participates in “Amoris Laetitia” Forum
18 June 2021 Between the 9th and 12th of June, the Holy See’s Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life hosted an online forum on the topic, "Where are we with
The “sexual and reproductive health and rights” of women discussed at the European Parliament
10 June 2021 Are the EU policy-makers really interested in the health of women? The Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) Committee of the European Parliament adopted on the 11th of May 2021 a
FAFCE Webinar on “Demographic Change and the Future of Europe”: “Family policies will shape the future of Europe”
4 June 2021 On June 3rd, 2021, FAFCE organised, in cooperation with the European People's Party (EPP) working group on ‘Intercultural and religious dialogue’, a Webinar on the topic of demographic change and the
PRESS RELEASE | FAFCE Webinar on “Family work-life balance in times of changes” calls to invest in families and equal opportunities for parents
Webinar on “Family work-life balance in times of demographic changes: a tool for intergenerational solidarity” A call to invest in families and equal opportunities for parents 3rd of June 2021, Following the
FAFCE 2021 Spring Board Resolution: The Family is the Democratic and Demographic Future of Europe
27 May 2021 FAFCE Board Resolution on the Conference on the Future of Europe The Family is the Democratic and Demographic Future of Europe 27 May 2021 As a consequence of the launch of
PRESS RELEASE | FAFCE Board Members adopt a Resolution on “The Family is the Democratic and Demographic Future of Europe”
Not only does the family constitute the first school of social and civic life by teaching children how to interact with others in a respectful and complementary manner based on compromise, it also affirms the importance of these values for parents and grandparents, who learn to make sacrifices for others and experience the unique freedom created through responsibility.
EU Parliament Approves Initiative on “Reversing demographic trends in EU regions using cohesion policy instruments”
25 May 2021, On Thursday, 20 May 2021, the European Parliament adopted a report on “Reversing demographic trends in EU regions using cohesion policy instruments" (Rapporteur: Daniel Buda, EPP, Romania). The report marks an
INVITATION | Webinar on Demographic Change and the Future of Europe (3 June 2021, 16.30-17.30 CEST)
The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe, in cooperation with The EPP Working group 'Intercultural and religious dialogue' invites you to a Webinar on Demographic Change and the Future of Europe Thursday, 3
FAFCE Christmas Newsletter | We wish you a Merry Christmas! 🌟
23 December 2022, Dear Friends, Before I offer you my Christmas wishes, let us look back at the work done during these last months. We kick-started this new parliamentary year with no less than five events commemorating the 25-year anniversary
Upcoming launch of FAFCE European Art Contest: “Who is Saint Joseph for me?”
20 December 2022, EUROPEAN ART CONTEST The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe invites artists to think and create together on the figure of Saint Joseph! How do we see in 2023 this Patron saint of the
FAFCE, COMECE and DBI joint-contribution to the European Year of Skills 2023: we need to recognise the “soft skills” of parents
14 December 2022, FAFCE, in collaboration with Don Bosco International (DBI) and the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), contributed to the open consultation on the European Commission’s proposal on a European Year
JOB OFFER | Communication Officer
Job offer Communications Officer Founded in 1997, the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) is an umbrella organisation with 32 Member and Observer associations from 19 European countries. Our Federation ensures the political representation of families both
PRESS RELEASE | FAFCE’s President awarded in Barcelona
Barcelona, 14 November 2022 Today, 14 November, in Barcelona, Vincenzo Bassi, president of the Federation of Catholic Family Associations of Europe (FAFCE), will receive the Luchador por la Familia (“Fighter for the Family”) international award from the
CONFERENCE INVITATION | “The European Care Strategy: Responding to challenges faced by women in times of (post-)pandemic?” (30 November 2022, 10.00 – 11.30 am CET)
CONFERENCE INVITATION The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) and the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) jointly organise a conference to exchange on the concrete experience of women after