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The Paulist
Office for
Ecumenical and
Interfaith
Relations serves
as a concrete
expression of
the Paulist
Community's
commitment to
work for unity
among the
followers of
Christ
(Ecumenism) and
to build bridges
of
understanding,
respect, and
collaboration
with members of
other world
religions
(Interfaith
Relations).
The work of the
Office can be
summarized in
three words:
Information,
Representation,
Action.
Information
and Education:
The Office
was established
to first of all
provide ongoing
and updating
information and
education to the
members of the
Paulist
Community about
the issues
involved, and to
serve as a
motivating agent
for constructive
and creative
initiatives on
the part of
Paulist ministry
centers in their
local context.
This is
accomplished
through
consultative
visits to parish
and campus
centers where
Paulists work,
through a
quarterly
newsletter, and
through the
sharing of
information and
resources via
the internet.
Representation:
The Office's
director
represents the
Community at
various
regional,
national and
international
ecumenical and
interreligious
conferences,
assuring a
Paulist presence
and voice at
events such as
the National
Workshop on
Christian Unity,
the North
American Academy
of Ecumenists,
and the
Parliament of
World Religions,
as well as by
serving on
various
dialogues such
as the
Mid-Atlantic
Catholic-Muslim
Dialogue and the
Monastic
Interreligious
Dialogue.
Action:
The Office also
engages in
direct action
promoting
Christian unity
and interfaith
understanding in
a variety of
ways, such as:
Gospel Call, a
four-day faith
renewal event
bringing
Christians
together for
worship,
community and
mission;
ecumenical and
interfaith
retreats; the
publication of
books and
articles;
preaching;
talks, seminars
and workshops
for clergy and
laity; and
networking with
other related
individuals and
organizations.
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May | June | July | August
May
29-30 Leading a retreat for the members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - Roman Catholic Dialogue in West Virginia, at
Bishop Hodges Pastoral Center in Huttonsville, WV
June
3-6 Summer Ecumenical Institute at the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism, 1819 René Lévesque west, Montreal, QC info@oikoumene.ca 514-937-9176
www.oikoumene.ca
19-21 Paulist 150th anniversary events, St. Paul’s College, 3015 4th St NE, Washington, DC
23 – July 10 Teaching a summer course on “Christian Unity and Interreligious Dialogue” at Fordham University, New York City - M-Th, 6:15 PM – 9:00 PM
Description: In the first half of the course, we will study the theology and principles, history and evolving nature of ecumenism; current progress and obstacles; "spiritual ecumenism" and the gifts the traditions of Christian faith have to offer to one another. The second half will focus on Catholic perspectives of other religions, the interrelated dynamics of dialogue and witness, questions around interreligious prayer, and the reciprocal challenge and inspiration inherent in the interfaith encounter.
www.fordham.edu/gre Questions: 718-817-4800 or gre@fordham.edu
July
18-20 Weekend retreat: "Soul Fire: Accessing Your Creativity," at the Kripalu Center in Stockbridge, MA. 800-741-7353 www.kripalu.org
August
15-16 Three presentations within an Interfaith 10-Day Retreat, extending from August 8-17, 2008, at Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, Buckingham, VA 434.969.3121
September
12-14 Weekend retreat: “Prayer is a Thirst: Drinking Deeply of the Living Water”, at Priest Field Retreat Center, Kearneysville, W. VA. For more info, call Ann Kitterman 202-884-9030, or write kittermana@trinity.edu
26-28 North American Academy of Ecumenists, “Ecumenical Ecclesiology: One Church of Christ for the Sake of the World,” at the Crowne Plaza, St. Louis-Claydon, MO More info at www.naae.net
October
3-4 Partner’s Retreat at the Day Spring Retreat Center, Germantown, MD
17-19 Weekend Program: “Soul Fire – Accessing Your Creativity,” at Wisdom House, 229 Litchfield Rd, Litchfield, CT. For more info, 860-567-3163 or www.wisdomhouse.org
31-Nov. 1 Weekend retreat: “Prayer is a Hunger,” at Redemptorist Renewal Center at Picture Rocks, Cortaro, AR. For more info: www.desertrenewal.org or call toll
free 866-737-5751
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