Interfaith Relations

Inter-religious dialogue, as Pope Francis has said, is not a luxury in today’s world, but a necessity.

The Archdiocese of Sydney maintains relationships with members of other faith traditions, not simply because we must, however, but, in the words of the Historian E.H. Carr, ‘If we can widen the range of experiences beyond what we as individuals have encountered, if we can draw upon the experiences of others… then – although there are no guarantees – our chances of acting wisely should increase proportionately’

 

ACEIR hosts events, engages in dialogue, and cooperates with people from all faith and cultural traditions. Below are links to resources and important organisations working in this area. You can also go to the ‘Projects’ tab on our website to some of the work we are undertaking in this important area.

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NEWS

Al Faisal Colleges host Iftar Dinner

The Director of the Archdiocese of Sydney’s Commission for Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations, Sr Giovanni Farquer RSJ has reflected on the inspiration all people of faith can take from Australia’s […]

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Faiths unite at Iftar Dinner

Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has emphasised the importance of interfaith dialogue as a means of  resolving conflict and helping to promote peace in a troubled world. Archbishop Fisher was speaking […]

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ACEIR releases 2023 Overview Report

The Archdiocesan Commission for Ecumenism and Inter-Religious Relations has released its 2023 Overview Report, which captures some of the key highlights from another fruitful year. Centres of education will continue […]

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Faiths Unite For Peace

Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has called on people of all faiths to unite in a shared commitment to promoting peace and building bridges of interfaith understanding in a world  struggling […]

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Uniting to Promote Peace: Faith leaders gather for Interfaith Parliamentary Breakfast

Amid the destruction, chaos and catastrophe taking place around the globe, the annual Australian Catholic University Interfaith Parliamentary Breakfast has seen its importance elevated as a key opportunity for the […]

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Tributes for interfaith leader

Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has joined other religious, political and community leaders in paying tribute to the interfaith ambassador, Mr Jeremy Jones AM who worked for more than four decades […]

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Landmark HSC study day brings Catholic-Jewish dialogue alive

In a landmark step forward for Catholic-Jewish relations, a group of Jewish educators in Sydney have led over 150 HSC students from 19 Sydney Catholic Schools undertaking their Studies of […]

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Shoah Commemoration remembers Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

Members of the Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities have united in a prayer that there will never again be another Shoah at a Commemoration held at the Great Synagogue in […]

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Faiths unite at Iftar Dinner

Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has told a dinner held to mark the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, that all the great spiritual traditions should unite in celebrating […]

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Launch of Walking Together: Catholics and Jews in the Australian Context

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has launched a new document to highlight Christianity’s unique relationship with Judaism and to celebrate the positive relationship the two faiths enjoy in Australia. Walking […]

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Archbishop’s Iftar Dinner

On Wednesday the 6th of April Archbishop Anthony Fisher hosted his annual Iftar Dinner. This event has been a key plank in the interfaith work of the ACEIR for over […]

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