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Ecumenical Documents and News Releases
General
Becoming One September, 2013
Bishop Madden writes on emerging trends in ecumenism in America Magazine
Spirituality, Ministry, and Ecumenism, August 2013
Speech of Fr. John Crossin
Ecumenical and Interreligious Sensitivity in Preaching, June 2013
Fr. John Crossin speaks at the University of Notre Dame
The Current State of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs,June 2013
Speech of Bishop Madden to the Tantur Ecumenical Institute
Pope Francis's Challenge: Staying Angry or Encountering Christ, August 2013
Blog posting by Fr. John Crossin
Ecumenical and Interreligious Sensitivity in Preaching | en español
Fr. John Crossin
Building a Culture of Encounter
Fr. John Crossin
Recent Ecumenical Firsts, May 2013
Blog posting by Fr. Ronald Roberson
Dialogue and Rebuilding Trust after Tragedy April 2013
Blog posting by Dr. Anthony Cirelli
The Church Undivided,
Victor Gaetan discusses Benedict XVI's ecumenical legacy in the Journal of Foreign Affairs
Orthodox
North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation
Documents
The Pastoral Care of Mixed Marriages: Neither Yours nor Mine – but Ours, February 29, 2024
, May 29, 2019
, October 28, 2017
, October 24, 2015
, June 6, 2014
| , October 27, 2012
| , October 1, 2010
French, October 2, 2010
|| , October 24, 2009
| | | | | , October 25, 2003
, June 1, 2000
| , June 3, 1999
, October 31, 1998
, October 15, 1994
, May 28, 1992
, October 20, 1990
, October 28, 1989
, October 28, 1989
, June 2, 1988
, November 1, 1986
An Agreed Statement on the Lima Document "Baptism, Eucharist, and Ministry", October 27, 1984
Joint Recommendations on the Spiritual Formation of Children in Marriages between Orthodox and Roman Catholics,October 11, 1980
An Agreed Statement on the Sanctity of Marriage, December 8, 1978
Reaction of the Orthodox-Roman Catholic Dialogue to the Agenda of the Great and Holy Council of the Orthodox Church, September 29, 1977
The Pastoral Office: A Joint Statement, May 19, 1976
The Principle of Economy: A Joint Statement, May 19, 1976
An Agreed Statement on the Church, December 10, 1974
An Agreed Statement on Respect for Life, May 24, 1974
An Agreed Statement on Mixed Marriage, November 4, 1971
An Agreed Statement on the Holy Eucharist, December 13, 1969
Special Statements
A Statement by the Orthodox and Roman Catholic Bilateral Consultation on Persecution of the Greek Orthodox Community in Turkey, January 25, 1978
Reaction to the Anthimos/Medeiros Agreement, May 29, 1982
Statement on the Upcoming Visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, October 28, 2006
The Plight of Churches in the Middle East- Revisited, October 26, 2013
News Releases and Reports
- Meeting on the Role of the Laity, and Celibacy and Marriage In Relation to Priestly Celibacy, June 4-6, 2013
- November 19, 2012
- June 26, 2012
- November 3, 2011
- June 21, 2011
- Oct. 1-2, 2010
- June 1-3, 2010
- October 22-24, 2009
- June 1-3, 2009
- October 23-25, 2008
- June 2-4, 2008
- October 25-27, 2007
- June 4-6, 2007
- October 26-28, 2006
- June 5-7, 2006
- October 20-22, 2005
- June 6-8, 2005
- October 21-23, 2004
- June 1-3, 2004
- October 23-25, 2003
- May 27-29, 2003
- October 31-November 2, 2002
- June 3-5, 2002
- October 11-13, 2001
- May 29-31, 2001
- October 26-28, 2000
- May 30-June 1, 2000
- October 28-31, 1999
- June 1-3, 1999
- October 29-31, 1998
- June 2-4, 1998
- Consultation in Light of Situations in Eastern Europe and Middle East, October 1992
- Orthodox- Roman Catholic Consultation Issues Joint Communique on Critical Need to Continue Dialogue, October 20,1990
- U.S. Orthodox- Catholic Consultation Response to "Bari Statement", July 12, 1988
- Eastern Orthodox- Catholic Meeting Reviews Roles of Councils, Synods, June 12, 1987
- Papal Primacy Among Topics Discussed at Eastern Orthodox- Catholic Meeting, June 13, 1986
- Bishop William Keeler Appointed to Catholic- Orthodox Commission , May 20, 1986
- Orthodox- Roman Catholic Group Issues Statement on Marriage, December 13, 1978
- Orthodox, Catholic Representatives Hold 16th Theological Consultation, October 10, 1977
- Orthodox Bishops Congratulated on their Bicentennial Encyclical, February 3, 1977
- Statements on Pastoral Ministry, 'Economy' Made by Orthodox- Roman Catholic Consultation, July 29, 1976
- Catholic- Orthodox Agreement Released, December 17, 1974
- Orthodox- Roman Catholic Dialogue Suggest Marriage Dispensation be Normative, May 29, 1970
- Catholics, Orthodox Discuss Intercommunion, May 9, 1967
- Catholics, Orthodox Hold First Conversation, September 9 and 11, 1965
- Exploratory Discussion, September 5, 1965
Joint Committee of Orthodox and Catholic Bishops
Documents
Mission of the Joint Committee of Orthodox and Catholic Bishops, May 24, 2016
Message on the Holy and Great Council, May 24, 2016
Message on the Humanitarian Crisis in the Middle East, May 24, 2016
Statement on Catholic-Orthodox Dialogue at the Dawn of a New Millennium, October 4, 2000
Communique on Eastern Europe, October 2, 1992
Statement of Support for the Historical Christianity in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union, September 19,1991
A Pastoral Statement on Orthodox/ Roman Catholic Marriages, October 5, 1990
Ordination, October 1, 1988
News Releases and Reports
Oriental Orthodox
Documents
Guidelines Concerning the Pastoral Care of Oriental Orthodox Students in Catholic Schools,1999
Statement on the Eucharist,1983
Purpose, Scope, and Method of the Dialogue between the Oriental Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches, November 1980
News Releases and Reports
- Video of Papal Audience of Oriental Orthodox-Catholic Dialogue 2012
- October 2012
- September 2010
- October 2009
- October 2008
- September 2007
- May 2006
- June 2005
- June 2004
- September 2003
- June 2003
- June 2002
- June 2001
- June 2000
- June 1999
- Oriental Orthodox- Roman Catholic Dialogue Discusses Pastoral Issues, June 20, 1995
- Oriental Orthodox- Roman Catholic Dialogue Meets on Marriage, June 6, 1994
- Coptic Church of Egypt is Theme of Oriental Orthodox- Catholic Dialogue, September 25, 1992
- Oriental Orthodox - Catholic Dialogue in U.S. Impacts Other Nations, June 29, 1989
- Oriental Orthodox- Catholic Consultation Discusses Common Declarations, June 10, 1987
- Catholic- Oriental Orthodox Meeting Approves Document to Help Clergy with Orthodox History, January 7, 1986
- Catholic Consultation with Oriental Orthodox on Marriage, December 26, 1984
- Oriental Orthodox- Catholic Consultation Cites Triune God in Eucharist Paper, June 20, 1983
- Oriental- Roman Consultation on Eucharistic Points of Agreement, September 22, 1982
- Oriental Orthodox- Roman Catholic Consultation Says Dialogue Participants Must Be "Equals", November 20, 1980
- Hope for Eucharistic Communion in Inter-Church Consultation, May 31, 1979
- Roman Catholic- Orthodox Churches Plan for December Meeting, June 6, 1978
- Roman Catholic- Oriental Orthodox Dialogue Planned, February 1, 1978
- U.S. Armenian- Catholic Dialogue Planned, June 21, 1977
Polish National Catholic
Documents
Joint Declaration on Unity, May 17, 2006
Journeying Together in Christ: The Journey Continues. The Report of the Polish National Catholic-Roman Catholic Dialogue 1989-2002. Edited by Most Rev. Robert M. Nemkovich and Most Rev. James C. Timlin. Huntington, Indiana: Our Sunday Visitor Publishing Division, 2003.
Journeying Together in Christ: The Report of the Polish National Catholic-Roman Catholic Dialogue (1984-1989). Edited by Stanislaus J. Brzana and Anthony M. Rysz. Huntington, Indiana: Our Sunday Visitor Publishing Division, 1990.
News Releases and Reports
- PNCC Meeting Report, May 20, 2013
- Polish National Catholic- Roman Catholic Dialogue Discusses Steps Toward Communion, Local Misunderstandings, April 18, 2011
- September 2009
- November 2008
- May 2008
- September 2007
- May 2007
- November 2006
- May 2006
- September 2005
- May 2005
- September 2004
- October 2003
- March 2003
- October 2002
- May 2002
- October 2001
- May 2001
- October 2000
- May 2000
- April 1999
- November 1998
- April 1998
- October 1997
- May 1997
Anglican
Documents
ARCUSA "Ecclesiology and Moral Discernment" April 2014
ARCUSA Response to "Mary: Grace and Hope in Christ" October 20, 2007
Response of ARC to the ARC International Commission's "The Gift of Authority" , March 29, 2003
Report on the Local/ Universal Church, November 15, 1999
Christian Ethics in Ecumenical Dialogue: ARC International Commission II and Recent Papal Teachings, June 22, 1995
Five Affirmations on the Eucharist as Sacrifice, January 6, 1994
How Can We Recognize "Substantial Agreement"? April 5, 1993
A Recommitment to Full Communion, June 17, 1992
Anglican Orders: A Report on the Evolving Context for their Evaluation in the Roman Catholic Church, May 8,1990
Images of God: Reflections on Christian Anthropology, July, 1983
Where We Are: A Challenge for the Future, August 12, 1977
Statement on the Ordination of Women, November 7,1975
Statement on the Purpose of the Church, October 31, 1975
Doctrinal Agreement and Christian Unity: Methodological Considerations, January 23, 1972
ARC VII Statement, December,1969
ARC IV Statement on the Eucharist May,1967
News Releases and Reports
- April 2014
- March 2011
- September 2010
- March 2010
- October 2009
- May 2009
- September 2008
- October 2007
- March 2007
- September 2006
- April 2006
- October 2005
- March 2005
- March 2004
- March 2003
- September 2002
- September 2000
- March 1999
- June 13 1997
- Anglican, Catholic Dialogue Takes up Directory for Ecumenism, Life in Christ, Veritatis Splendor, January 13, 1995
- Catholic, Episcopal Bishops Plan Pilgrimage to Canterbury and Rome, February 1, 1994
- Eucharist not an Issue Dividing Churches, Dialogue Says, January 14, 1994
- Joint Statement Marks Beginning of Prayer for Unity, January 19, 1993
- Appreciation Noted for Catholic- Anglican Joint Declaration, October 23, 1989
- Women Anglican Bishops Called Hindrance to Reconciliation, September 14, 1988
- US Catholic, Anglican Dialogue Held, January 10, 1985
- ARC-IC Meets in Venice, September 15, 1983
- Bishops Hail Report of Final Report of Arc Consultation, March 29, 1982
- Bishop Law Issues Statement on Episcopal Priests, January 12, 1982
- Anglican- Roman Catholic Broad Based Conference, June 16, 1981
- Bishops can begin processing Episcopal Priests' Petitions, April 3, 1981
- Anglicans admitted into Catholic Church on "Common Identity", August 20, 1980
- Response to Statement on Authority,December 30, 1977
- Request for Specific Directives in ARC dialogue, December 28, 1977
- Response to Venice Statement, January 24, 1977
- Anglican- Catholic Statement on Authority in the Church, January 13, 1977
- Anglican- Catholic Statement on the Theology of Marriage, June 3, 1976
- Anglican- Roman Catholic Statement on Ordination of Women, November 5, 1975
- Anglican- Roman Catholic Statement on Purpose of the Church, October 29, 1975
- Anglican- Roman Catholic Agreed Statement on Ministry, December 5, 1973
- Anglican- Roman Catholic Documents Published, March 16, 1973
- Bishops' Committee Responds to Eucharistic Doctrine Statement, October 2, 1972
- Substantial Agreement on the Eucharist, January 31, 1972
- Anglican- Roman Catholic Retreat, May 28, 1970
- n.b. Meetings in 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 did not produce News Releases
Lutheran
Documents
The Hope of Eternal Life, 2010
Dialogue centered around human death and the promise of eternal life
The Church as Koinonia of Salvation, 2004
Dialogue centered on koinonia ecclesiology
Scripture and Tradition, 1995
The One Mediator, the Saints, and Mary, 1990
Justification by Faith,1983
Teaching Authority and Infallibility in the Church,1978
,1973
Dialogue centered around papal primacy
Eucharist and Ministry,1970
1967
Dialogue concerning the Eucharist as sacrifice and Christ's presence in the sacrament
One Baptism for the Remission of Sins,1966
Statement of substantial agreement between traditions regarding baptism from Bishop T. Austin Murphy and Dr. Paul C. Empie
The Status of the Nicene Creed as Dogma of the Church, July 7, 1965
The common confession of the Nicene Creed in Catholic and Lutheran traditions
News Releases and Reports
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- October 2006
- April 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- December 2002
- May 2002
- December 2001
- April 2001
- December 2000
- May 2000
- December 1999
- April 1999
- 1998
- Bishops Laud Lutheran Statement on Justification by Faith, August 21,1997
- Catholic-Lutheran Agreement on Justification by Faith, May 6, 1996
- Consultation Continues, February 25, 1993
- Lutheran-Catholic Statement on Saints, Mary, February 23, 1990
- Lutheran- Catholic 13th Meeting, November 6, 1987
- Approval of Joint Prayer Service, November 5, 1985
- Bishop Keeler cites Pope's Commitment to Ecumenism, September 26,1985
- Jonit Service Booklet Discussed, November 5, 1984
- Study on Justification by Faith, September 28, 1983
- End of Justification Study, September 20, 1983
- Quest for Peace in a Nuclear Age, November 2, 1982
- Lutheran Merger Applauded, September 9, 1982
- Joint Commemoration of St Francis Urged, October 23, 1981
- Joint Observance of Augsburg Confession, March 19, 1980
- Joint Observances Encouraged, July 21, 1979
- Catholic-Lutheran Dialogue on Papal Infallibility, January 31, 1979
- Scholars in Dialogue Applauded, April 4, 1975
- Lutheran-Catholic Statement on Papacy to be discussed on radio show, April 10, 1974
- Lutheran-Catholic Accord on Papacy, March 5, 1974
- New Possibilities of Concord, September 27, 1972
- Eucharistic Ministry Observations, October 26, 1970
- Clarification on the work of the Consultation, June 30, 1970
- Marking the 450th Anniversary of the Reformation, July 5, 1967
- Launch of the Catholic- Lutheran Dialogue,July 4, 1965
Reformed
Documents
The One Body of Christ: Ministry in Service to the Church and the World, February, 18, 2022
This Bread of Life: Dialogue on the Eucharist and the Lord's Supper, November, 2010
The Common Agreement on Baptism, November 16, 2010
These Living Waters, 2007
Journey in Faith: Forty Years of Reformed-Catholic Dialogue: 1965-2005, 2005
Interchurch Families: Resources for Ecumenical Hope. Washington, DC: United States Catholic Conference Publications, 2002.
Laity in the Church and in the World: Resources for Ecumenical Dialogue. Washington, DC: United States Catholic Conference Publications, 1998.
Partners in Peace and Education, 1985
Ethics and the Search for Christian Unity, 1980.
The Unity We Seek. Paulist Press, 1976.
Women in Church and Society, 1970-1
Ministry in the Church, 1970-1
The Ministry of the Church, 1968
Reconsiderations: Theological Conversation on Scripture, Doctrine, and Ministry. John L McKenzie; Roman Catholic/Presbyterian and Reformed Conversation Group. New York: World Horizons, 1967.
Statement on Revelation, Scripture and Tradition,1966
The Common Agreement on Baptism
Introduction
Archbishop Gregory's Statement to the Press
The Text of the Common Agreement
The Sample Baptismal Certificate
The Catholic Reception Statement
News Releases and Reports
- September 2015 Report
- March 2015 Report
- September 2014 Report
- March 2014 Report
- February 10-13, 2009
- May 4-7, 2008
- October 8-10, 2006
- USCC, Presbyterian Leaders Insist Peace Efforts Be Advanced Through Investment and Fair Employment in Northern Ireland, March 16, 1995
- Catholic and Presbyterian-Reformed Dialogue Nears Completion, May 18, 1994
- "Partners in Peace and Education" Dialogue Volume Published, April 7 1988
- New Ecumenical Statement Backs Christian Activism on Issues Affecting Human Dignity, June 27, 1985
- Roman Catholic- Presbyterian-Reformed Consultation Examines Nuclear Arms, Government Intrusion Issues, October 25, 1983
- Catholic- Presbyterian Consultation Has Statements on Abortion, Human Rights, January 19, 1981
- Churches Urged to Accord Women Full Right of Participation, April 28, 1972
- Roman Catholic- Presbyterian Consultation Group Meets on Marriage, Ministry,May 7, 1969
- Preliminary Meeting Held between Roman Catholic Church and United Presbyterian Church, July 25, 1965
United Methodist
Documents
Heaven and Earth are Full of Your Glory, 2012
On the Eucharist and Ecology
Through Divine Love: The Church in Each Place and All Places, 2005
On Communion Ecclesiology
Methodist- Catholic Dialogues: Thirty Years of Mission and Witness, 2001
Holy Living and Holy Dying, 1989
Ethical issues regarding death and dying
Eucharistic Celebration: Converging Theology-Divergent Practice, 1981
Sacramental theology and practice
Holiness and Spirituality of the Ordained Ministry, 1976
God's holiness as a gift and a task for the Church and its ministers
Shared Convictions about Education,1970
Rights and responsibilities toward children's education
News Releases and Reports
- Joint Statement on Connection between Eucharist and Environmental Stewardship, April 23, 2012
- June 2010
- December 2009
- June 2009
- December 2008
- May 2005
- October 2004
- March 2004
- October 2003
- December 2002
- May 2002
- November 2001
- March 2001
- October 2000
- February 1999
- February 1998
- October 1997
- February 1997
- n.b. Meetings in 1998 and 2003 produced no News Releases
Southern Baptist
Documents
Report on Sacred Scripture ,September 10, 1999
Congregational Study Guides
Poverty: A Southern Baptist and Roman Catholic Perspective,1995
Racism: A Southern Baptist and Roman Catholic Perspective, 1995
Life: A Southern Baptist and Roman Catholic Perspective,1995
Sickness, Disability, and Healing: A Southern Baptist and Roman Catholic Perspective,1995
Environment: A Southern Baptist and Roman Catholic Perspective,1994
News Releases and Reports
- October 22, 2001
- September 6-8, 2001
- September 9-11, 1999
- September 10-12, 1998
- Baptists, Catholics Discuss Their Views on Scriptural Authority, September 15, 1997
- Southern Baptists and Catholic Bishops Discuss Use of the Bible,September 18, 1996
- Southern Baptists, Catholics Produce Leaflets on Poverty, Racism, Healing and Life. April 5, 1994
- Catholics, Baptists Lament Failure to Protect Abortion Amendment, June 28, 1993
- Southern Baptist- Roman Catholic Group Issues Environment Brochure , March 2, 1993
- "Ministry" is Projected as Next Topic for Southern Baptist, Catholic "Conversations", October 10, 1989
- Baptist- Roman Catholic Scholars Issue Agreed Statement, June 30, 1989
- Southern Baptist- Roman Catholic Conversations Likely to Continue , April 6, 1968
- Roman Catholic- Southern Baptist Dialogue Meeting, October 19,1986
- Catholics, Southern Baptists Plan Five-Year Consultation on the Nature and Function of the Church, April 25, 1978
- Baptist- Catholic Conference Scheduled, August 28, 1975
- Baptist- Catholic "Openness" , March 27, 1973