{"id":7589,"date":"2023-01-10T16:26:24","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T21:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diocesemontreal.wp.vortexdev.com\/en\/news\/news-2\/pope-francis-reorganises-vicariate-rome-be-more-collegial\/"},"modified":"2023-01-10T16:26:24","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T21:26:24","slug":"pope-francis-reorganises-vicariate-rome-be-more-collegial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diocesemontreal.wp.vortexdev.com\/en\/news\/news-2\/pope-francis-reorganises-vicariate-rome-be-more-collegial\/","title":{"rendered":"Pope Francis reorganises Vicariate of Rome to be more collegial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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By Salvatore Cernuzio<\/p>\n\n

The new Apostolic Constitution features greater collegiality and a increased presence of the Pope, as Bishop of Rome, in every important pastoral, administrative and economic decision of regarding the Diocese of Rome. The text calls for the creation of new offices to supervise finances and misconduct, while the term of office for personnel in managerial positions is set at five years, extendable for only one other five-year period. These are all new features introduced by “In Ecclesiarum Communione,” the new apostolic constitution published today that abrogates the previous “Ecclesia in Urbe” of 1988 by John Paul II and reorganises the Vicariate’s functions.<\/p>\n\n

The Constitution comes into effect on 31 January 2023 and begins with a extensive introduction by Pope Francis who offers a profound reflection on his diocese, Rome. He recalls its importance from an ecclesial point of view, but also the challenges of the people who live there and the activities that can assist the most fragile social groups. The second part then lists 45 articles, reflecting much of the previous Constitution, while introducing several new items. Starting with the role of the Cardinal Vicar, defined ‘auxiliary’ for the first time, and the more prominent role of the Episcopal Council.
\nThis reform follows in the wake of Praedicate Evangelium and has a precise objective: to give “evangelising and synodal impetus” back to the Vicariate of Rome, so that, as Pope Francis writes, it can be “an exemplary place of communion, dialogue and closeness, welcoming and transparent at the service of the renewal and pastoral growth of the Diocese of Rome.” <\/p>\n\n

The Pope reiterates in the document how “the Church loses its credibility when it is filled with what is not essential to its mission or, worse, when its members, sometimes even those invested with ministerial authority, are a source of scandal with their behaviour unfaithful to the Gospel.” In fact, Francis lists “some of the most serious and urgent commitments” that call for pastoral action by the Vicariate. These include vigilance over economic management “so that it may be prudent and responsible” and “conducted consistently with the objective that justifies the possession of goods by the Church.”<\/p>\n\n

In detailing the 45 articles of the Constitution, the Pope dwells on the hierarchical figures of the Vicariate: Cardinal Vicar, Vicegerent and auxiliary bishops. All, he writes, “are appointed by me for an indefinite period of time and cease from office by my decree.” The Vicar – as already established by Ecclesia in Urbe – continues to exercise “the episcopal ministry of magisterium, sanctification and pastoral government for the Diocese of Rome with the ordinary power of the Vicar” under the terms established by the Pope. The Cardinal Vicar, he continues, “will not undertake important initiatives or ones exceeding ordinary administration without first reporting to me.”<\/p>\n\n

“In Ecclesiarum Communione” strengthens the role of the Episcopal Council, which becomes the “primary agent of Synodality” and “the high-level place for discernment and pastoral and administrative decisions”. The Pope will preside over it when it meets at least three times a month: “The agenda for each meeting must be sent to me as soon as possible,” Francis stipulates. Similarly, “minutes of the meetings of the Episcopal Council are drawn up by the auxiliary bishop acting as secretary, designated at the beginning of the Council, which must be sent to me, and to be kept in a special section of the diocesan general archives.”<\/p>\n\n

“The Cardinal Vicar,” the Pope continues, “in his function of coordinating diocesan pastoral care, always acts in communion with the Episcopal Council,” and if he differs from the concurring opinion, he must do so only after having evaluated the matter with the Pope. The Episcopal Council must also give its approval for the appointment of chaplains, church rectors and those responsible for pastoral services. 
\nThe regulations governing the Diocesan Council for Economic Affairs, a group that assists the Pope in the economic administration of the diocese, must also be approved by the Pope, with “criteria of transparency in the management of funds.” In the same vein, an Independent Review Commission is established at the Vicariate of Rome as an internal control entity with its own regulations approved by the Pope.
\nNew and very detailed rules also apply to procedures for choosing new parish priests, whose “spiritual, psychological, intellectual, pastoral characteristics and experience in previous service, if any, must also be evaluated.” “The Cardinal Vicar, having completed the process,” the Pope states, “shall submit the candidates for the office of parish priest to me for eventual nomination, and appoint the vice-parish priests.” 
\nFinally, the general organigram calls for the creation of the Office for the Protection of Minors and Vulnerable Persons. 
\nAlso, on Friday, Pope Francis appointed Auxiliary Bishop Baldassare Reina as the new Vicegerent of the Diocese of Rome.<\/p>\n\n

ne s’\u00e9carte de son opinion concordante qu’apr\u00e8s avoir \u00e9valu\u00e9 la question avec moi\u00bb. Le conseil des \u00e9v\u00eaques doit \u00e9galement donner son accord pour la nomination des aum\u00f4niers, des recteurs d’\u00e9glise et des responsables des services pastoraux.<\/p>\n\n

Plus de transparence<\/strong>
\nLe r\u00e8glement du Conseil dioc\u00e9sain pour les affaires \u00e9conomiques, un organe qui assiste le Pape dans l’administration \u00e9conomique du dioc\u00e8se, doit \u00e9galement \u00eatre approuv\u00e9 par le Pape, indiquant des \u00abcrit\u00e8res de transparence dans la gestion des fonds\u00bb.
\nDe m\u00eame, au Vicariat de Rome, une Commission de Vigilance Ind\u00e9pendante est \u00e9tablie comme organe de contr\u00f4le interne, avec son propre r\u00e8glement approuv\u00e9 par le Pape.<\/p>\n\n

De nouvelles r\u00e8gles – tr\u00e8s d\u00e9taill\u00e9es – s’appliquent \u00e9galement \u00e0 la proc\u00e9dure de s\u00e9lection des nouveaux cur\u00e9s, dont \u00ables caract\u00e9ristiques spirituelles, psychologiques, intellectuelles, pastorales et l’exp\u00e9rience dans un service ant\u00e9rieur, le cas \u00e9ch\u00e9ant, doivent \u00e9galement \u00eatre \u00e9valu\u00e9es\u00bb. \u00abLe cardinal-vicaire, apr\u00e8s avoir achev\u00e9 le processus, pr\u00e9cise le Pape, me soumettra les candidats \u00e0 la fonction de cur\u00e9 pour une \u00e9ventuelle nomination, et nommera les vice-pr\u00eatres\u00bb.<\/p>\n\n

Enfin, dans l’organigramme g\u00e9n\u00e9ral, le Service de la protection des mineurs et des personnes vuln\u00e9rables a \u00e9t\u00e9 cr\u00e9\u00e9. Vendredi 6 janvier, le Pape a nomm\u00e9 l’un des \u00e9v\u00eaques auxiliaires, Mgr Baldassare Reina, comme nouveau vice-g\u00e9rant du dioc\u00e8se de Rome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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