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News -> ArchiveDecember 14, 2006 - We Must Remember the Shoah - Statement of Cardinal William Keeler, Episcopal Moderator for Catholic-Jewish Relations, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, "condemning revisionist history that seeks to minimize the horrors of the Holocaust." October 23, 2006 - Message from Cardinal O'Malley for the End of Ramadan. October 10, 2006 - Official resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (and throughout the year) of 2007 are now available online at http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/chrstuni/weeks-prayer-doc/rc_pc_chrstuni_doc_20060703_week-prayer-2007_en.html September 26, 2006 - For recent statements concerning Pope Benedict on Islam, see http://www.bc.edu/research/cjl/meta-elements/texts/cjrelations/topics/Benedict_Islam.htm September 23, 2006 - Cardinal O'Malley's letter to the Jewish Community on the occasion of Rosh HaShanah, 2006 September 11, 2006 - People of faith share these values July 23, 2006 - Benedict XVI: A Just And Lasting Peace In The Middle East July 23, 2006 - Day of Prayer and Penance for Peace in Middle East May 28, 2006 - Pope Benedict XVI's address at Auschwitz May 10, 2006 - Cardinal O'Malley's address to the Jewish community of Greater Boston (including video of the address). MARCH 16-17, 2006: Archbishop Michael Fitzgerald delivers major addresses at Boston College and Brandeis University on the nature of interreligious relations and dialogue. February 16, 2006 - Pope names Vatican's Muslim expert, Archbishop Michael Fitzgerald as nuncio to Egypt, Arab League http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0600879.htm October 20, 2005 - ADL online guide: Nostra Aetate: Transforming the Catholic-Jewish Relationship. The ADL has published an online guide for the observance of the 40th anniversary of the Vatican II "Declaration on the Church's Relation to Non-Christian Religions," usually referred to by its Latin title, Nostra Aetate ("In our time"). October 3, 2005 - The 40th anniversary of the Vatican II “Declaration on the Church’s Relation to Non-Christian Religions” (often referred to by its Latin title, Nostra Aetate) will be observed on October 28, 2005. This brief document was a revolution in Catholic thought with regard to other religions. Along with the Vatican II “Decree on Ecumenism,” Nostra Aetate offered the theological vision and practical impetus for the Church to reach out to other believers. Over the years, the Archdiocese of Boston has continued to develop and maintain ecumenical and interreligious relations through ongoing religious dialogue and collaboration on numerous issues, especially those affecting the good of our society. Unarguably, one of the greatest legacies of the pontificate of Pope John Paul II was his commitment to interreligious dialogue and cooperation. Throughout the next year, in the spirit of Pope John Paul’s example, the Archdiocesan Office for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs will be sponsoring a number of initiatives in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Nostra Aetate. Click here for important Nostra Aetate anniversary events and for some suggested resources for pastoral use. November 2, 2005 - Archbishop O'Malley's letter to the Muslim community for the Feast of 'Id al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan (see also: Greetings from the Holy See - "Message for the End of Ramadan") October 20, 2005 - ADL online guide: Nostra Aetate: Transforming the Catholic-Jewish Relationship. The ADL has published an online guide for the observance of the 40th anniversary of the Vatican II "Declaration on the Church's Relation to Non-Christian Religions," usually referred to by its Latin title, Nostra Aetate ("In our time"). The ADL guide, Nostra Aetate: Transforming the Catholic-Jewish Relationship, contains helpful articles by Catholic and Jewish experts concerning the implications of paragraph 4 of Nostra Aetate, concerning the Church's relation to Judaism and the Jewish people. October 12, 2005 - ADL Expresses Gratitude To Pope Benedict XVI For Beatification Of "The Lion Of Muenster" September 30, 2005 - Letter from Archbishop Sean O'Malley to the Jewish Community on the occasion of Rosh HaShana September 16, 2005 -
September 1, 2005 - Pope Benedict XVI's words of condolences to the Apostolic Nuncio in Iraq on the occasion of the death of hundreds of Shi'ite pilgrims in Baghdad August 20, 2005 -
Pope Benedict XVI's Address to Muslim Leaders in Cologne August 19, 2005 - Benedict XVI's Address to Christians Meeting in Cologne August 19, 2005 - Text of Pope Benedict XVI's address during his visit to the synagogue in Cologne, Germany June 16, 2005 - Church's Commitment To Christian Unity Is Irreversible June 9, 2005 - The Church Firmly Committed To Catholic-Jewish Relations May 8, 2005 - The Archdiocese of Boston's statement for Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah), 2005 April , 2005 - Pope Benedict XVI's recent statements concerning ecumenical and interreligious relations. April 2005 - Congratulations of local interreligious leaders on the election of Pope Benedict XVI April, 2005 - Expresssions of Condolence on the Passing of Pope John Paul II January 2005 - Citing the need
for Christians, Jews, and Muslims to work together to promote a just
peace in the Middle East, the Catholic bishops of the United States have
announced the launch of the Catholic Campaign for Peace in the Holy Land.
The campaign is part of a broader interreligious initiative to work for
peace in the Middle East because, in the words of the bishops, "our
faith demands it; our Church leaders call us to it; and our Church is
well situated to build bridges." January 25, 2005 - Archbishop Migliore's message to the UN on the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. November 14, 2004 - Archbishop Michael Fitzgerald, President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, sent the Holy See's annual Message to Muslims at the End of Ramadan, 2004.
November 21, 2004 - was the 40th anniversary of the Vatican II Decree on Ecumenism (Unitatis Redintegratio). For study resources, see our latest posting of Official Statements and Documents October 31, 2004 was the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification by the Catholic Church and the Lutheran World Federation. 2004 is also the fortieth anniversary of the Vatican II Decree on Ecumenism.
October 17-19, 2004 - At the conclusion of their recent meeting, members of the official Vatican-Israeli dialogue have issued a brief statement calling for interreligious respect in Jerusalem. See http://www.bc.edu/research/cjl/meta-elements/texts/news/News_Oct2004.htm#Vat-Isr September 2, 2004 - Pope John Paul affirms the ecumenical and interreligious relations of the American Church February 24, 2004 - Statement of Archbishop Sean P. O’Malley, OFM Cap, regarding the film, The Passion of the Christ |
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November 29, 2004 - His Eminence Methodios, The Greek
Orthodox Metropolitan of Boston, presents an icon of St. Andrew to His
Excellency
Archbishop Sean as the Orthodox
welcome a delegation of Catholics at the Vespers of the Feast of St.
Andrew, patron saint of the Church of Constantinople, November 29, 2004.
The Roman Catholics of Boston reciprocate every June 29, inviting all
Orthodox to the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, patrons of the Church of
Rome. For information on the time and place of the June 29 service, please
call the Office for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, 617-746-5799.