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Catholic Association of Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Officers
Welcome.
This site is intended to serve those delegated as Ecumenical/Interreligious
Officers in each Catholic Diocese in the United States, to whom is given the
care of Christian Unity and understanding among faiths. Further, it is
intended to familiarize others interested in the field of Ecumenism and
Interreligious Dialogue with the aims and work of CADEIO.
Speakers Announced for 2012 National Workshop on Christian Unity, April 16-19 in Oklahoma City Posted on December 12, 2011 Opening Worship - Monday evening, April 16 -- Most Reverend Paul Coakley, Archbishop of Oklahoma City, homilist
Tuesday Morning Keynote -- Dr. John Borelli: "Vatican II: Preparing the Church for Dialogue" (scroll down for description / biography)
Tuesday Plenary Luncheon-- Dr. John Borelli, with LARCUM Panel: "Implementing the Surprises of Vatican II: Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations" (scroll down for description / biography)
Tuesday Afternoon-- CADEIO Annual Assembly
Wednesday Plenary Luncheon -- Episcopal Bishop Steven Charleston (Oklahoma City): "Challenges to Catholicity" (scroll down for description / biography)
Wednesday Afternoon CADEIO Seminar I -- Archbishop Kevin McDonald (Southwark, UK): "Reflections on the 1993 Ecumenical Directory in the Light of the Ecclesiological Teaching of the Second Vatican Council"
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Father John Crossin, OSFS, Named Head of Bishops' Ecumenical, Interreligious Secretariat Posted on November 23, 2011  WASHINGTON--Father John William Crossin, a member of the Oblates of St. Francis De Sales, has been named executive director of the Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
The appointment becomes effective December 5. Father Crossin succeeds Father James Massa, who returned to his home diocese in Brooklyn, New York, in July.
Msgr. Jenkins, USCCB general secretary, thanked the Oblates for agreeing to the appointment.
"Father Crossin has extraordinary background and expertise in the world of ecumenism and interfaith relations," Msgr. Jenkins said. "He also has strong administrative experience honed in service to his religious congregation. I am delighted to welcome him to the USCCB."
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The Pilgrimage of Truth and Peace in Assisi Posted on November 22, 2011 Fr. Thomas Ryan, CSP, directs the Paulist North American Office for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations in Washington, DC and is a member of CADEIO
I traveled from Rome to Assisi with a group from 18 different countries composed of Eastern and Western Christians, Muslims, and Jews for the day of reflection, dialogue and prayer for peace and justice in the world held on October 27 under the motto "Pilgrims of Truth, Pilgrims of Peace."
The gathering of a large crowd there was in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of a similar event in Assisi convoked by Blessed John Paul II in 1986. This day began in the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli with "Testimonies for Peace", each one about five minutes in length, delivered by ten of the 176 people representing not only the world's religions, but all people of good will, everyone seeking the truth. A sampling of the kinds of statements that were made:
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Announcing the 2012 Essay Contest Posted on November 22, 2011 The networks of the National Workshop on Christian Unity are hosting again this year an essay contest for all graduate-level students preparing for ministry in your local seminaries, universities and institutes of formation. Members are encouraged to contact your local institutions for individuals to prepare a paper (homily). Contest winners will be announced at the 2012 National Workshop in Oklahoma City, April 16-19. A pdf version of the flyer may be obtained by following this link: 2012Flyer5image
Looking for some good reading? Rediscover some classics:
PCPCU: Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism 1993
Blessed John Paul II: Ut unum sint: On Commitment to Ecumenism 1995
Kasper: Present Situation and Future of the Ecumenical Movement 2001
Kasper: Lasting Significance and Urgency of Unitatis redintegratio 2004
Planning for coming years?
Find a recently published document by CADEIO that will help define the role of EIOs,
how to use CADEIO's resources effectively, and define a minimum budget.
CADEIO: The Ecumenical Interreligious Officer and the Diocesan Commission
Save the date for the National Workshop for Christian Unity 2012
in Oklahoma City, April 16-19
to be held in Oklahoma City, OK at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel. We are still in the planning stages, but we will have firm details in the fall.
For now, please save the date and the budget! Watch for links to be added here when registration begins.
To go to the NWCU website click on the graphic below.
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