Ecumenical dialogue is one of the core values shared by Catholic Theological Union and our namesake, Cardinal Joseph Bernardin. Interdenominational relationships between Christian groups are a key part of community-building, peacemaking, and a robust theological education.
When modern life keeps us siloed in all sorts of ways, including religiously, it can be easy to forget how much we have in common with each other as Christians
Today, we’re kicking off what we hope to be a multi-part series exploring the topic of ecumenism.
This particular episode focuses on Catholic education as a critical place for ecumenical dialogue to occur. Our guest, Dr. Kris Veldheer, is currently the Director of the Paul Bechtold Library at CTU and is also an Episcopalian deacon awaiting ordination to the priesthood. Co-hosting this episode is Sara Conneely, Bernardin Scholar and high school religion teacher. Between the two of them, not only do we get two perspectives on CTU’s Doctor of Ministry program, but listeners will also hear two perspectives on ecumenism in Catholic education with different age groups: Teenagers and graduate students.
Together, we reach a fascinating conclusion: That the various and beautiful diversity of religious order charisms on display within Catholic education - and especially prominent at CTU, given our 20+ corporate religious order sponsors - is itself a microcosm of the different Christian denominations. There are many ways to be Christian, and the more we’re exposed to the unique practices and cultures of each, the better we become.
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