Carmelite Represents Malta at Meeting of European Religious Leaders
Religious leaders from across Europe gathered in Croatia this past week for the biannual conference of Major Superiors, organized by the Union of the European Conferences of Major Superiors (UCESM). Representatives from numerous countries came together to reflect on the current realities and future direction of religious life in Europe. Among the participants, are Carmelite prior provincial of the Maltese province, Charles Mallia, member of the executive committee. He is representing Malta.
The conference hopes to foster dialogue, shared learning, and collaboration on key issues shaping religious communities today, particularly within the European context. Discussions focus on both emerging challenges and practical aspects concerning the governance and mission of UCESM.
Four themes, guiding the reflections, were covered in thematic sessions: safeguarding in religious communities, the digital world: challenges and tensions, youth culture and engagement, and interculturality in religious life.
(l-r) Fr Eric Cachia (president, Maltese Conference of Major Religious Superiors), Charles Mallia (provincial, Carmelite Maltese Province and member of the Executive Committee), and Fr. Jānis Malnikovs, SJ. (president of the Executive Committee of UCESM)