An Ecumenical Vocation
VATICAN CITY, MAY 9, 2006 (Zenit.org).- Here is the description of the
Chemin Neuf Community, which appears in the Directory of International
Associations of the Faithful, published by the Pontifical Council for
the Laity.
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Official name: Chemin Neuf Community
Acronym: CCN (Communauté Chemin Neuf)
Established: 1973
History: CCN was created in 1973 in Lyon, France, by a Charismatic
Renewal prayer group, at the initiative of the Jesuit priest Father
Laurent Fabre. The community was recognized that same year by the
archbishop of Lyon, who established it in 1984 as an association of the
faithful.
In 1992 the Institut Religieux Clerical de Droit Diocesain was founded
in Lyon to take in young people undergoing formation and priests from
the Community.
Identity: CCN is a Catholic community with an ecumenical vocation which
is also open to the faithful from other churches. It comprises married
couples, families, consecrated women and men, priests, who have decided
to bear witness together (Catholics, Protestants, Orthodox) to their
faith in Jesus Christ, and to work for Christian unity.
The community is also committed to the instruction of baptized
Christians by organizing and animating Cana meetings for married couples
and families, spiritual retreats, weekend instruction meetings for young
people, and training courses for lay people varying from three to 12
months.
The spirituality of CCN is imbued with the teachings of St. Ignatius
Loyola and St. Teresa of Avila, and is based on the experience of
Charismatic Renewal.
Organization: The members of CCN live in neighborhood fraternities
(living in the same neighborhood) and in life fraternities (living under
the same roof). Most of them work in their professions or occupations,
while others place themselves full time at the service of the Church.
The community lives on its work to meet its daily needs and relies on
Providence for everything that is needed in order to perform God's plan
in the mission.
After three years of discernment, the members opt either for a renewable
three-year commitment or for a permanent commitment within the
community, which can only be done after renewing the three-year
commitment twice more.
Membership: CCN has about 1,000 members in 20 countries as follows. It
is in nine countries in Europe, six in Africa, two in the Middle East,
two in North America, and one in South America. Communion du Chemin Neuf
revolves around the Community, as an apostolic body comprising more than
6,000 people who are committed to supporting the missions.
Works: CCN has set up hostels for students and young workers, a
dispensary, outpatient units in Africa, and a religious bookshop. The
community has also been entrusted with numerous parishes (to which it
sends priests, families, and consecrated people) and hospital
chaplaincies.
Publications: Tychique, a two-monthly formation magazine for prayer
groups.
Web site: www.chemin-neuf.org
Headquarters: Communauté Chemin Neuf
Abbaye d'Hautecombe
73310 Saint Pierre de Curtille
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France
Tel. [+33]4.79542612
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Fax 4.79542994
E-mail: webmestre@chemin-neuf.org
© Copyright 2006
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Libreria Editrice Vaticana [adapted]
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