Statutes of the International Movement of Catholic Students 2013 | Page 4

Preamble
Since its foundation in 1921, the national movements and associations of IMCS-Pax Romana have believed in
the importance of coming together in solidarity for common reflection and action with and on behalf of
students in the university, the Church and the world. These national movements and associations believe that
the international and regional coordinations of IMCS play an important role in supporting their activities,
representing their concerns and developing a common vision for students based on the message of Jesus
Christ.
IMCS-Pax Romana, the successor to the International Union of Catholic Students, was founded as an
association of Catholic students in Fribourg, Switzerland in 1921 and approved by a letter from Cardinal
Gasparri to Max Gressly, President of the International Union