Catholic but not necessarily Roman

by | Jan 14, 2008

My friend and neighbour Father Andrew Greeley, sociologist, novelist, and columnist, reminded me in a recent e-mail that he liked to be called a “Catholic,” not a “Roman Catholic.” In his Chicago Sun-Times column earlier this month (January...

Praying for unity across a century of division

by | Jan 14, 2008

Although prayer is certainly at the heart of Christian life, praying together is not an easy exercise for different churches throughout the world. Even today, common prayers are exceptional events rather than part of the daily life of the churches. But at least once a...

Faith groups mark National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness

by | Jan 14, 2008

Faith groups throughout the USA observed the National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness on 11 January 2008, seeking also move beyond consciousness of the problem to collaborative actions towards ending exploitation. The day of awareness was established in June 2007...

Methodists and Anglicans prepare for Education Sunday

by | Jan 14, 2008

The Methodist Church in Britain and the Church of England are calling on congregations to get involved in Education Sunday 2008 on 20 January – when the vocation of teaching and the contribution of Christians and others is celebrated. The event will be marked in...