• Source: Belgian Pontifical College

The Belgian Pontifical College (Dutch: Belgisch Pauselijk College; French: Collège ecclésiastique belge; Italian: Pontificio Collegio Belga) in Rome is a Belgian Catholic educational institution. Founded in 1844, the college is the residence for students sent by the Bishops of the Belgian dioceses to study in Rome.




History


The college was established in 1844 by the Belgian bishops, through the initiative of Aerts, aided by Vincenzo Pecci, the Apostolic Nuncio to Belgium, with the permission and support of Pope Gregory XVI.
At first it was located in the home of Aerts, rector of the Belgian national Church of S. Guiliano. In 1845 the ancient monastery of Gioacchino ed Anna at the Quattro Fontane was purchased. The Belgian episcopate supports the students and nominates the rector.
It has been home to many famous residents, in particular the young Karol Wojtyla residing here between 1946 and 1948 together with his friend Gustaaf Joos. During his studies at Rome, Leo Joseph Suenens resided at the college and also served as the college librarian. Another famous resident was Yves Congar.




Use


The college is the residence for students sent by the bishops of the Belgian dioceses to study in Rome. It is also the main residence of the Belgian clergy when in Rome. The students participate in the Clericus Cup.




Rectors



1844 - 1854: Aerts, founder and first president
1851 - 1854: Jozef Sonneville
1854 - 1868: unknown
1868 - 1872: Petrus Sacré
1872 - 1878: Victor Van den Branden de Reeth
1880 - 1927: Charles de t’Serclaes
1927 - 1945: Oscar Joliet
1946 - 1949: Maximilien de Furstenberg
1949 - 1962: Jozef Devroede
1962 - 1972: Albert Prignon
1972 - 1997: Werner Quintens
1997 - 2008: Johan Bonny
2009 - current: Dirk Smet




See also


Roman Colleges




References



This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Roman Colleges". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.

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