COMECE brings together European Military Ordinariates for dialogue with the EU and NATO on Europe’s role in the global peace architecture

Military bishops and representatives from European military ordinariates met in Brussels on October 27–28, 2026, to discuss the European Union's role in global peace and security. The gathering, organized by the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), addressed the geopolitical complexities of the war in Ukraine and violence in the Middle East.

Bishop Kieran O'Reilly, president of the COMECE Commission on EU External Relations, chaired the meeting. During the sessions, participants spoke with General Seán Clancy, chairman of the EU Military Committee, regarding the European Union's efforts to increase strategic readiness and resilience.

The program included a visit to NATO headquarters. Participants met with Charlotte Hallengren, director for operations, to discuss NATO's current priorities and the relationship between the European Union and NATO.