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Towards intercultural pastoral care for Catholic migrant couples and intercultural couples in Europe

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Abstract

This article reports on four sub-studies on pastoral accompaniment and integration processes of Catholic migrant and intercultural couples, living in the Netherlands. The first is a literature study, which shows sustainable beneficial effects of Marriage and Relationship Education (MRE) on relationship quality. A second, quantitative survey investigates the relationships between MRE and relationship quality. Thirdly, semi-structured in-depth interviews with migrantand intercultural couples have been held. Finally, by means of a SWOT-analysis, interviews and written responses with pastoral caregivers and diocesan staff members have been analysed. The article concludes with possibilities to improve intercultural pastoral care and a comparative analysis of Polish/Slovak responses to Ukrainian refugees.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)43-60
Number of pages18
JournalStudia Teologiczno-Historyczne Śląska Opolskiego
Volume45
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Dec 2025

Keywords

  • pastoral care
  • migrant and intercultural couples
  • marriage accompaniment
  • integration

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