The Dicastery for Culture and Education is pleased to present its forthcoming event, the International Congress on Pastoral Care in School and Universities, to be held on 22 and 23 October 2026 at the Vatican. Inspired by the Apostolic Letter signed by Pope Leo XIV and the Jubilee of the World of Education, the chosen title is "Drawing New Maps of Hope".

Over the course of the two days, the Congress will address themes central to the Holy See and the Holy Father’s magisterium, such as: interiority, digitalisation and peace.

Following the opening address by Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, there will be sessions of listening, reflection and dialogue structured around thematic conferences:

• Cultivating Interiority, moderated by His Excellency Monsignor Carlo Maria Polvani;
• The Human Digital, moderated by His Excellency Monsignor Paul Tighe;
• Educating for Peace, moderated by Monsignor Matthias Ambros;

Here is the PROGRAM

To register for the International Congress on School and University Pastoral Care, a registration fee is necessary.

Registration fee: €50.00 to be paid by bank transfer or online credit card payment.

Bank details:

Beneficiary: Dicastero per la Cultura e l'Educazione
Bank: Istituto per le Opere di Religione (IOR)
Account: 22581008
IBAN: VA08001000000022581008 (International Bank Account Number)
BIC: IOPRVAVX oppure IOPRVAVXXXX ( Bank Identifier Code)
REASON FOR PAYMENT: "Contributo al Congresso Internazionale sulla Pastorale Scolastica e Universitaria" + First name and surname of the participant
Online credit card payment: click here

Please send the bank transfer receipt to the following email address: dpu@dce.va

If there is more than one participant, please state the first name and surname of each participant.

May financial difficulties not be a barrier to attending the Congress.

The registration deadline is 30 SEPTEMBER 2026.