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Ecumenism & Interfaith Dialogue
“Thus it is absolutely clear that ecumenism, the movement promoting Christian unity, is not just some sort of “appendix” which is added to the Church’s traditional activity. Rather, ecumenism is an organic part of her life and work, and consequently must pervade all that she is and does; it must be like the fruit borne by a healthy and flourishing tree which grows to its full stature,” (Pope Saint John Paul II, Ut Unum Sint, 25 May 1995).
The responsibilities of the Office for Ecumenism and Interfaith Dialogue include:
- To have devolved responsibility for Ecumenism and Interfaith issues within the Archdiocese according to the will of the Archbishop.
- To build and develop an Archdiocesan approach to Ecumenical and Interfaith issues at clergy and lay level.
- To establish clear communication with the contact people of other Christian traditions and other religions.
- To inform and enlighten the Catholic clergy as to what the magisterium expects of us in terms of Ecumenism and Interfaith.
- To promote key events throughout the calendar year i.e. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, World Day of Prayer, Remembrance Day and Advent Joint Services.
The Vicar Episcopal for Ecumenism and Interfaith Dialogue is the Very Reverend Basil Clark. He is the parish priest at Our Lady of Loretto and St Michael.
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The Very Reverend Basil Clark VE
Vicar Episcopal for Ecumenism and Interfaith Dialogue
T: 0131 623 8900
E: VEecumifd@staned.org.uk