# Catholic religious and spiritual activities in Europe > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/catholic-religious-and-spiritual-activities-in-europe > Updated: 2026-09-06T13:23:33.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Catholic religious activities and spiritual gatherings have been documented across Italy and Croatia. In Rome, the St. Jerome Croatian Institute conducted a monthly spiritual renewal to conclude the academic year, featuring prayer, reconciliation, and a Holy Mass led by Rector Marko Đurin. Concurrently, prayer communities from Split and Zagreb announced a three-day retreat titled ‘Lord’s Faithfulness’ to be held in Split. In Croatia, diocesan activities have included a monthly recollection and Presbyteral Council meeting in the Gospić-Senj Diocese. This meeting featured a presentation on Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, ‘Magnifica humanitas’, and addressed pastoral updates and asset management. The diocese is also preparing for the commemoration of the Day of Croatian Martyrs in Udbina. Meanwhile, in the Dubrovnik Diocese, devotional preparations for the feast of Mala Gospa included reflections led by priest Don Ivo Markić. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Catholic clergy hold meetings and spiritual preparations in Croatia Clergy in the Gospić-Senj and Dubrovnik dioceses held religious gatherings, discussing Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical and conducting spiritual preparations for upcoming feast days. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catholic-clergy-hold-meetings-and-spiritual-preparations-in-croatia ### 2026-08-31: Catholic spiritual renewal events held in Rome and Split Catholic spiritual renewal events are being held, including a monthly gathering at the St. Jerome Croatian Institute in Rome and an upcoming three-day retreat in Split, Croatia, led by Father Hrvoje Mravak. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catholic-spiritual-renewal-events-held-in-rome-and-split --- Cite as: Catholic religious and spiritual activities in Europe. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/catholic-religious-and-spiritual-activities-in-europe