Belgian Pontifical College

The Belgian Pontifical College (Dutch: Belgisch Pauselijk College, French: Collège ecclésiastique belge, Italian: Pontificio Collegio Belga) in Rome is a Belgian Catholic educational institution.[1]

History

The college was erected by command of the Belgian Episcopal Conference in 1844,[2] with the permission and support of Pope Leo XIII. It has been home to many famous residents, in particular the young Karol Wojtyla residing here between 1946 and 1948 together with his friend Gustaaf Joos.[3] During his studies at Rome, Leo Joseph Suenens resided at the college and also served as the college librarian. Another famous resident was Yves Congar.

Use

This location is the residence for students sent to study in Rome by the Belgian dioceses. It is also the main residence of the Belgian clergy when in Rome. They participate in the Clericus Cup.[4]

Rectors

Mgr Bonny used to be Rector until his ordination as bishop of Ghent.

References

  1. "Le collège pontifical, 3ème s.a. C.-4ème s.p. C. : contribution à l'étude de la religion publique romaine /". Worldcat.org. Retrieved 2017-03-30.
  2. "Johannes Paulus II bekendste student van het college - Het Nieuwsblad". Nieuwsblad.be. 2009-03-15. Retrieved 2017-03-30.
  3. "Belgen in Rome | België bij de Heilige Stoel" (in (in Dutch)). Vaticancity.diplomatie.belgium.be. Retrieved 2017-03-30.
  4. Door: redactie 3/03/14 - 19u05  Bron: Belga (2014-03-03). "Belgisch pauselijk College dingt mee voor Clericus Cup". HLN.be. Retrieved 2017-03-30.
  5. "Petrus J.F. Sacré, president van het Belgisch College te Rome, 1868-1872 : portret Year: 1868". Unicat.be. Retrieved 2017-06-23.

Coordinates: 41°54′2.646″N 12°25′27.991″E / 41.90073500°N 12.42444194°E / 41.90073500; 12.42444194

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