Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs

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REGISTER NOW for the Summer Advanced Institute for Ecumenical Leadership offered annually by CADEIO. The Summer Institute will be held July 7-13, 2013 at St. Paul College (near Catholic University) in Washington, DC.

This opportunity is open to anyone whose formation has provided a fundamental understanding of ecumenism. The cost for the six-day program will not exceed $1,000 per person, and financial assistance is available to those who apply.

To obtain further information and/or to register (by paying a deposit of $100 by May 15, 2013) contact Fr. Don Rooney, CADEIO President: frrooney@stmaryfred.org.

See our Special Events page for upcoming and recent event information.

Visit Articles and Blogs to read SEIA staff members' take on Pope Francis, the Boston bombings and more.

COMING SOON! An educational, ecumenical video series entitled "On the Path Toward Christian Unity" will be released this summer by our office. We'll share them with you as soon as they are ready.

Also see our most recent press releases:
USCCB Vice President Implores Nonviolence, Action Against Injustice In Event Honoring King’s ‘Letter From Birmingham Jail’
Christian Leaders Urge Fundamental Immigration Reform
Catholic-Reformed Dialogue Begins To Explore Mission, Identity Of Church In Modern World

Who We Are

During Vatican II, His Holiness Pope Paul VI decreed that territorial commissions devoted to ecumenical and interreligious matters should be established. The pope's mandate is set forth in the Directory for the Application of the Decisions of the Second Ecumenical Council for the Vatican Concerning Ecumenical Matters. The work of this Secretariat stems from this mandate. For more details about the various functions of the Secretariat, visit Who We Are. If you are interested in a more detailed summary of the history of Catholic involvement in the ecumenical movement, visit our History page.

3 MINUTES VIDEO: Interview with Fr. John Crossin,
OSFS, executive director with the office of Ecumenical
and Interreligious Affairs

What We Do

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is committed to promoting dialogue with Christians and non-Christians alike. The fostering of Christian unity and mission to grow in understanding and friendship with other churches and religious groups is at the heart of our Catholic identity. Many resources can be found on this page and others to learn more about Our Dialogue with Others.

The Catholic Church and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops mandate areas of responsibility and mission relationships for the Bishop's Committee for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs. Read our Committee Mandate.

Stay Connected

Keep up with the Recent News of the Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs. Also, please enjoy Articles and Blog entries by our staff.

QUICK LINKS

• Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity
• Commission for Religious Relations with the Jews
• Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue
• Pontifical Council for Culture
• Catholic Association of Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Officers

Contact Us

Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs
3211 Fourth St. NE
Washington, D.C. 20027
(202) 541-3020