Event on Ecumenism and Methodist-Catholic Dialogue – 25 June 2026
H.E. Archbishop Shane Mackinlay of Brisbane, Australia, will speak about ecumenism and Methodist-Roman Catholic dialogue on Thursday, 25 June at 19:00 at the Oratory of Francis Xavier of Caravita, located at Via del Caravita 7, 00186 Rome.
Abp. Shane was appointed the 7th Archbishop of Brisbane by Pope Leo XIV on 18 June 2025. He was the Bishop of Sandhurst in the Australian state of Victoria from 2019 until his translation to Brisbane last year. Since 2022 Abp. Shane is the Catholic co-chair of the Joint Commission for Dialogue between the World Methodist Council and the Roman Catholic Church, colloquially called the Methodist-Roman Catholic International Commission. During the Synod on Synodality, Abp. Shane was elected to represent Oceania on the Final Document Commission. Read his full biography on the Archdiocese website.
The event is organized by the Methodist Ecumenical Office and the Caravita Community.
Past Events
Ecumenical Vigil Prayer for Peace – 20 March 2026
The Methodist Ecumenical Office Rome, the Reformed Churches Ecumenical Office in Rome, and The Anglican Centre in Rome with the Taize Community held an ecumenical prayer vigil for peace in troubled times on Friday, 20 March 2026, at 20:00, in the Church of Santa Lucia of Gonfalone, located at Via dei Banchi Vecchi, 12, 00186 Roma RM.
Public Conversation with Bishop Knut Refsdal on “The Church in Search of New Vitality, Purpose, and Hope” – 26 November 2025
The Methodist Ecumenical Office Rome and the Caravita Community held a public conversation with Bishop Knut Refsdal on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 at 7:00 PM/19:00.
Sacred Spaces And Interreligious Dialogue In Rome: A Living Document Presentation And Debate – 11 April 2025
The Methodist Ecumenical Office Rome was involved in the production of a film “Sacred Spaces and Interreligious Dialogue in Rome: A Living Document”. The film was presented on 11 April at Sapienza University in Rome.
Ecumenical Prayer Service for the Sick and for Pope Francis – 21 March 2025
The Methodist Ecumenical Office Rome, the Reformed Churches Ecumenical Office Rome, and the Anglican Centre in Rome with the Taize Community, the Office of Ecumenism and Dialogue of the Vicariate of Rome, and the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity of the Holy See held an ecumenical prayer service for the sick and suffering and for the health of Pope Francis on Friday, 21 March 2025 at the Church of San Lorenzo in Piscibus (Centro Internazionale Giovanile San Lorenzo).
A Wesleyan Response to Nicaea: Reflections on Faith, Unity, and Mission on the 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea
The World Methodist Council hosted three special webinars to mark the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed as scholars reflect on the anniversary and the role of the creed in the 21st century.
The webinars were held on March 3, 4, and 18, 2025.
Watch the recordings of the webinars.
Prayers for the Sick and Suffering, Especially for Pope Francis – 26 February 2025
The Reformed Churches Ecumenical Office and the Methodist Ecumenical Office held a special prayer service for the sick and suffering with special prayers of healing and comfort for Pope Francis on 26 February 2025.
Webinar – “Experience of the Fraternal Delegates at the Synod on Synodality” on 20 January 2025
MEOR hosted a special webinar on Monday, 20 January 2025 entitled “Experience of the Fraternal Delegates at the Synod on Synodality”. Five fraternal delegates to the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops of the Catholic Church, called the Synod on Synodality, shared their experiences, stories, and insights during this webinar to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
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