Bishop Denis Moutel of the Diocese of Saint-Brieuc and the Episcopal Council organized a three-day sacerdotal session for about 50 priests from the diocese to promote fraternity a…

Bishop Denis Moutel and the Episcopal Council of the Diocese of Saint-Brieuc held a three-day session for approximately 50 priests from October 19 to 21, 2026. The gathering took place at the La Roche du Theil welcome house near Redon to encourage fraternity and mutual understanding among colleagues.

The session used the apostolic letter "A fidelity that generates the future" from Pope Leo XIV as a central theme. This letter, released on December 8, 2025, marks the 60th anniversary of the Vatican II decrees Optatam Totius and Presbyterorum Ordinis. The text emphasizes the necessity for clergy to care for one another and maintain their fraternal bonds.

During the meeting, priests discussed personal joys, discouragements, and frustrations within the presbyterium. The final day focused on formalizing collective suggestions and priority challenges for the coming months and years. Tiffany de Bonviller and Albane d’Harcourt facilitated the sessions using various group animation techniques.