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Stephen Downs

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Milestone for Australian ecumenism

The Australian Lutheran Roman Catholic Dialogue recently celebrated its 200th meeting and almost 50 years of dialogue.

Salvation for all people of goodwill

The recent journey of Pope Francis to Asia and Oceania was widely reported, mostly in a positive way. Remarks he made about the religions of the world were particularly noticed.

Pope Francis

Renewed effort to walk together

After a break of several years, the Diocesan Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission has recently reconvened. The overall purpose of the Commission is to foster the spirit of ecumenism and interfaith relations in the Archdiocese.

National ecumenical forum looks to deeper purpose

In its 30th anniversary year, the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) held its 11th National Forum in Adelaide last weekend (June 21 to 24).

Dialogue fosters mutual understanding

The new head of the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand, Bishop Paul Smith, joined Archbishop Patrick O’Regan at the Australian Lutheran Roman Catholic Dialogue (ALRCD) meeting in Adelaide last month.