Fimcap

Fédération Internationale des Mouvements Catholiques d'Action Paroissiale
AbbreviationFIMCAP
FormationApril 22, 1962; 62 years ago (1962-04-22)
TypeINGO
PurposeInternational umbrella organization of catholic youth organizations
HeadquartersAntwerp,  Belgium
Membership
33 unions
Presidents
Marie Lavall
Ruben Leeman
Praeses
Fr. Wilson de Jesus Mendes
Secretary-General
Annelies Van Wolvelaer
Websitewww.fimcap.org

The FIMCAP, which is short for Fédération Internationale des Mouvements Catholiques d'Action Paroissiale (French for "International Federation of Catholic Parochial Youth Movements"), is an umbrella organization for Catholic youth organizations. Its 31 member organizations are based in 28 countries. The FIMCAP was founded in 1962 and is recognised as an official Catholic organization by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life.[1] FIMCAP is also a full member of the European Youth Forum.[2]

  1. ^ Pontifical Council for the Laity. "INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS OF THE FAITHFUL". Archived from the original on September 26, 2011. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
  2. ^ "Homepage of the European Youth Forum: Members". Archived from the original on 2014-02-04. Retrieved 2015-08-14.