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Bishop Soto Appeals for Prayer in Solidarity with Persecuted Christians
At an ecumenical prayer breakfast January 18th, Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento, issued the following an “Appeal for Prayer in Solidarity with Other Christians.” Bishop Soto affirms the common belief of all Christians of Jesus as Savior, affirms the principles of religious freedom and asks all Christians to be united in praying in solidarity with those Christians throughout the world who suffer for their faith. The statement was approved by 30 members of various Christian traditions in the area.
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Mid-Atlantic Catholic-Muslim Dialogue Discusses Principles of Religious Education, Examines Interreligious Programs
May 3, 2011
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April 18, 2011
Anglican-Catholic Dialogue Looks at Moral Discernment, Homosexuality
March 11, 2011
Christian Churches Together Respond To ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail,’ Voice Gratitude for Civil Rights Leaders
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U.S. Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue Completes Statement on Death and Eternal Life, Eucharist October 26, 2010
Jewish-Catholic Dialogue Examines Mixed Marriages And Societal Pressures On Marriage Today, Eucharist October 22, 2010
Catholic-Jewish Dialogue Discusses Youth Outreach, Christians in the Holy Land, Judaisms Contributions to Christianity , Eucharist October 22, 2010
Pope Accepts Resignation of Milwaukee Auxiliary Bishop Sklba, Eucharist October 19, 2010
Orthodox-Catholic Dialogue Lays Out a Vision of Unity in Unprecedented Document, Eucharist October 7, 2010
Methodist-Catholic Dialogue Looks at Environment, Eucharist July 7,2010
Orthodox-Catholic Consultation Examines Steps to Unity June 8,2010
West Coast Catholic-Muslim Dialogue Compares Sacred, Pious Writings June 1,2010
Jewish-Catholic Dialogue Sees Individualism, Porous Boundaries in Faith Practice, Religious Identification May 19, 2010
Mid-Atlantic Catholic-Muslim Dialogue Discusses Interreligious Education, Makes Statement on Stereotypes May 17,2010
Relationship Between Salvation, Justice, Topic Of Council Of Churches Faith And Order CommissionApril 8, 2010
Catholic, Episcopalian Leaders Hear Anglican Views on Blessing Same-Sex Unions, Catholic Principles on Health Care Decisions March 23, 2010
Catholics, Mormons Stand as One for Religious Liberty, States Cardinal George in Salt Lake City Speech March 2, 2010
"Catholics and Latter-day Saints: Partners in the Defense of Religious Freedom," Address by Cardinal Francis George to Brigham Young University, February 23, 2010
Care for God’s Creation Topic of United Methodist-Catholic Dialogue as World Leaders Gathered to Discuss Climate Change December 23,2009
Faith and Order Group Sees Church as Reflection of Holy Trinity December 15,2009
Jewish-Catholic Dialogue Rejects Coercion in Matters of Faith November 20,2009
Polish National, Catholic Dialogue Focuses on Clergy Transfers between Churches November 13, 2009
Muslims, Catholics Discuss Religion in Public Square at Milwaukee Meeting November 13, 2009
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Associate Director Rev. Dr. Ron Roberson, CSP travelled to Beirut, Lebanon for a meeting of the International Joint Commission for Theological Dialogue Between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches. The group met January 27-31, 2010. Press Release
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