Ecumenical and Interreligious Newsletter (USCCB. 6/30/19)

Volume III | June 30 2019 Ecumenical and Interreligious Newsletter In today's world, we are constantly confronted with news and information. We are here to see that ecumenical and interreligious initiatives at the US Conference of Bishops and the broader Catholic world are brought to you. Today, we bring you the most recent updates from the previous month, including USCCB dialogues, Vatican news, and a spotlight on local initiatives through our partners at CADEIO (Catholic Associations of Ecumenical and Interreligious Officers). We welcome you to explore the following items of interest related to the Catholic bishops' mission to pursue Christian unity and mutual understanding with members of all faiths and please, invite your friends and colleagues to join our mailing list.  EIA Updates Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Welcomes Rev. Walter F. Kedjierski as New Executive Director Dialogue Debriefs: North American Orthodox-Catholic Consultation  and Joint Orthodox-Catholic Bishops Committee; NCC Faith and Order; USCCB-National Council of Synagogues; Religions for Peace-USA News from Rome Pope Francis in Romania: Meeting with the Permanent Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church The Lord's Prayer in the New Orthodox Cathedral Pope Francis: "Unity does not take away legitimate diversity" Cardinal Secretary of State Statement Commemorates 25 Years of Diplomatic Relations between the Vatican and Israel Pope Francis Calls for Theological Dialogue with Islam, Judaism at Pontifical University Audience: Pope Francis and the Delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople Local Spotlight Paulist Father Tom Ryan Presents New Book Praying By Hand, Praying with Beads If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, contact our office at: seiareceptionist@usccb.org Visit our Website

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