Dialogue Document
The Vocation and Mission of the People of God (2019)
The Vocation and Mission of the People of God: A Chosen Race, a Royal Priesthood, a Holy Nation by the North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation, Contoocook, New Hampshire, May 29, 2019
The Vocation and Mission of the People of God: “A Chosen Race, a Royal Priesthood, a Holy Nation” is a dialogue statement between representatives of the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church. While it is not a statement of the Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and it has no authority beyond that of the dialogue commission itself, it has been received as a reference point for scholars and pastors in promoting unity and understanding. This document has been received by Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, Chairman of the Bishops’ Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs and authorized for publication by the undersigned.
Monsignor Brian Bransfield, General Secretary, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops