Fédération internationale catholique d'éducation physique et sportive

The Fédération internationale catholique d’éducation physique et sportive (FICEP) is an international nongovernmental organization (INGO) which governs all Catholic sports associations. The FICEP was founded between 1906 and 1911, under the auspices of the Italian federation FASCI, the Belgium federation FBCG, and the . Its development has mainly been confined to Europe, in spite of various and recurrent attempts to increase its geographical expansion after World War II.

In 1906, the (FGSPF), the Fédération belge catholique de gymnastique (FBCG) and the FASCA (Italy) took the first steps in encouraging the practice of sports throughout the various catholic federations.

In 1908, under the auspices of Pope Pius X, in Rome, the association brought together about 2,000 participants; they came from all over the world, including: France, Belgium, Ireland, Canada and Italy.

In 1911, at the international gymnastics competition in Nancy (France), the creation of the International Union was the result of an initiative from Dr. Paul Michaux, who is the founder and the president of the Fédération gymnastique et sportive des patronages de France. There is a plaque, which commemorates this event; it is added to the facade of the birthplace of Dr. Paul Michaux; it is located at number 8 of rue Mazelle, in Metz, (France). The original designation of the new institution – as it was established under the chairmanship of Count – is named Union internationale des œuvres catholiques d’éducation physique · . The Baron de Dieudonné (from Belgium) and Dr. Paul Michaux are elected as vice-presidents of the aforesaid UIOCEP; is confirmed in his General Secretary nomination and it is agreed that the head office would be that of FGSPF, located at Place Saint-Thomas d'Aquin 5, Paris, France.

December 13 – 14, 1911: all statutes and regulations are finalized and duly ratified in Rome.

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