The Directory of International Associations of the Faithful, published by the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, lists the international associations of the faithful in the Catholic Church that have been granted official recognition. It gives the official name, acronym, date of establishment, history, identity, organization, membership, works, publications, and website of the communities and movements.
Recognition of similar national associations as Catholic is granted by the country's Episcopal Conference, and it is for the local bishop to grant recognition to local associations.
List
The following is a list of the international associations that have received recognition, according to the Vatican website, which provides linked descriptions of each organization:
Adsis Communities (Adsis) Amigonian Cooperators (A.Cs) Apostolic Movement of Schoenstatt (Schoenstatt Movement) Bread of Life Community Catholic Fraternity of Charismatic Covenant Communities and Fellowships (Catholic Fraternity) Catholic Integrated Community (KIG) Catholic International Education Office (OIEC) Chemin Neuf Community (CCN) Christian Life Community (CVX) Christian Life Movement (CLM) Claire Amitié Community of the Beatitudes "Comunità Domenico Tardini" Association Conference of International Catholic Organisations (CICO) Cooperators of Opus Dei Couples for Christ (CFC) Emmanuel Community Encounters of Married Couples (Dialogues) Encounters of Youth Promotion (EYP) Fondacio.