That all may be one

“The Holy Spirit is at work today causing people everywhere to pray and work for Christian unity – that unity so greatly desired by Christ. This Council urges all Catholics to co-operate fully with this grace and to devote themselves actively and intelligently to the work of ecumenism.”

— Unitatis Redintegratio, Vatican II

“Ecumenism… is not just some sort of appendix added to the Church’s traditional activity. Rather, it is an organic part of her life and work… like the fruit borne by a healthy and flourishing tree.”

— Ut Unum Sint, Pope John Paul II

A shared call to unity

Ecumenism—the work and prayer for Christian unity—is at the heart of the Church’s life and mission. In the Diocese of Lancaster, it is lived out through local collaboration, common prayer, and relationships between Christian communities.

Our ecumenical activity includes:

• Regular meetings between the Bishop and leaders of other Christian Churches
• Fraternal gatherings between local clergy of different traditions
• Active participation in Churches Together groups and local prayer initiatives
• Shared buildings and worship through Local Ecumenical Partnerships (LEPs)
  

This work encourages all Catholics to build relationships with fellow Christians, to pray together, and to offer a united witness to Christ in the world. Ecumenism is not a peripheral concern—it is a vital expression of our baptismal calling.