Commission for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations

The Commission for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations was established by Archbishop Anthony Jordan in 1966. Compelled by the desire of Jesus Christ that all may be one and encouraged by the sprite of Vatican II, the Commission for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations worked to promoted reconciliation and unity among Christian churches and to create better understanding with other religions through prayer, study, dialogue, and communal activities. The Ukrainian Catholic Church joined the Commission in 1989 and as such members of the commission became responsible to both bishops.

In 1990, for the first time, a part-time employee was hired to oversee the work of the Commission. For the next thirteen years the Commission would organize, host and participate in numerous faith based events in the Archdiocese of Edmonton seeking to fulfill its goal of increasing unity among Christians. In 2003, with the reorganization of the offices of the Archdiocese, the commission was ended. Responsibility for Ecumenical and Interfaith initiatives was transferred to the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis.