SESSION OF CROATIAN BISHOPS' CONFERENCE BEGINS IN SIBENIK

( Editorial: --> 7721 ) SIBENIK, Oct 12 (Hina) - Considering and studying Pope John Paul II's messages said during his second pastoral visit to Croatia is the central topic of the 17th plenary session of the Croatian Bishops' Conference which began Monday in Sibenik. The Pope's pilgrimage, his gestures and words are the content of our thoughts so that based on them, we can offer directives for the Church's pastoral activities on the path to the third millennium, said the Conference President, Zagreb Archbishop Josip Bozanic. While in Sibenik, the bishops will discuss the signing of the fourth agreement between the Holy See and Croatia concerning economic issues. Discussion will also be held concerning the activities of Caritas Croatia and diocesan Caritas offices in the post-war period as well as the Bishops' Synod for Europe which is to be held in September next year. Today's session is being attended by Apostolic Nuncio to Croatia Msgr. Giulio Einaudi as well as Mostar-Duvno Bishop Msgr. Ratko Peric representing the Bishops' Conference of Bosnia- Herzegovina. (Hina) sp/rml 121322 MET oct 98