About Us
Our Mission
To foster unity among the Christian churches and build harmonious relations between peoples of different faith traditions.
The purpose of the commission is to:
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Generate resources for ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue
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Cooperate with other Christians in prayer and good works
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Initiate, encourage and develop practical ways of building bridges of understanding and co-operation between people of all religions so that we might be enriched and work together for the good of society
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Motivate Catholics to take up the challenge to work actively towards full visible unity
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Represent the Archdiocese in Ecumenical and Inter-religious Affairs
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Foster a deep appreciation of the unique bond between Jews and Christians
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Work where appropriate with other Commissions in Australia nationally and internationally
Commission Members
Rev Gerard Kelly
Director of Catholic Institute Sydney Strathfield
Sr Giovanni Farquer RSJ
Executive Director
Commission for Ecumenical and Inter-religious Relations
Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney
Ms Lea LoMascolo
Experienced Secondary School Teacher and Business Manager
Ms Selina Hasham
Director of Catholic Creative
Ms Sue Moffat
Experienced Religious Education & Evangelisation Officer
Catholic Education Office Sydney
