The Spanish dioceses are highlighted in the evaluation of the transparency promoted by the Independent University of Barcelona, the achievement of progress in clear and accessible information, transcending legal requirements and showing a noticeable commitment to institutional transparency.
Wall Eileen Castro Matthews – Vatican City
A group of 39 Spanish dioceses successfully participate in a study on the institutional transparency, which is carried out by the Independent University of Barcelona (UAB) in cooperation with the Transparency Office at the Spanish Episcopal Conference. The initiative, which was launched during the 2024-2025 session, seeks to evaluate and improve the quality of information provided by the dioceses to society, which reaffirms its commitment to transparency.
More than half agrees, with suspended examples
More than half of the diocese is compatible, with distinct examples such as Bilbao, Cartagina and Solsona, which has made the maximum of 10. The evaluation reveals that the average observation of all the diocese was 6.25, which reflects great progress in church transparency.
Transparency, in constant improvement
The Spanish Episcopal Conference published the news that highlights, according to the officials of the project, the transparency of the dioceses in Spain has improved significantly thanks to their team’s effort. Religious institutions now provide clear and accessible information for those who want to understand how the church works in the country.
The study, which holds 34 indicators in the diocese gates, has so far reviewed 39 diocese sites. The intention is to complete a review of the entire ecclesiastical structure in the coming weeks.
The cooperation project between the university and society
This work is part of the investigation that enhances the transfer of knowledge between the university and society. The methodology depends on specific indicators and spreading its results, allowing the dioceses to improve its position and obtain an Infooticipa quality seal.
Compared to other institutions that have been evaluated, where a few approval reaches, the Church in Spain explains a strong commitment to transparency and accessibility, and progress towards more open and responsibility management. The results are available for consultation on the study site: https://iglesia.infopartistera.info/maps.
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