Guidelines Concerning the Pastoral Care of Oriental Orthodox Students in Catholic Schools: An Agreed Text (1999)

Guidelines Concerning the Pastoral Care of Oriental Orthodox Students in Catholic Schools: An Agreed Text

St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, New Rochelle, New York, June 7, 1999

The Oriental Orthodox-Roman Catholic Theological Consultation in the United States has discussed at length the increasingly common presence of Oriental Orthodox students in the Catholic schools of our country. Rejoicing in the mutual respect and esteem that characterizes the relationship between our two communions, we issue the following guidelines to promote a more effective realization of that relationship in Catholic schools. They are designed to offer specific suggestions that are consistent with the ecumenical policy of the Catholic Church and pay due respect to the pastoral practices of the Oriental Orthodox Churches.

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