A Letter to the Clergy and Faithful of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Regina & the Anglican Diocese of Qu\’Appelle

Author/editor(s): Daniel Bohan; Gregory Kerr-Wilson
Creation: 6 Jan. 2011 The date of original creation or publication, if known
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A Letter to the Clergy and Faithful of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Regina & the Anglican Diocese of Qu’Appelle

Dear friends in Christ,

Following on the recent celebrations of the centennial of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Regina and the 125th anniversary of the Anglican Diocese of Qu’Appelle, we are pleased to announce that our two faith communities are entering into a covenantal relationship. The covenant will be signed by us, Archbishop of Regina and Bishop of Qu’Appelle, in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, on Sunday, January 23. 2011, at 3 p.m. at a joint service in St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Regina. All the faithful are welcome to attend this service.

This covenant represents a significant stage in the evolving relationship between our two Churches. For over forty years, the Roman Catholic Church and the world-wide Anglican Communion have engaged in serious theological dialogue, resulting in agreed statements on key issues such as the Eucharist, authority in the Church, ministry and ordination, and the place of Mary in the life and doctrine of the Church. Dialogue continues on matters which still separate us. In Canada, the two Churches enjoy substantial areas of practical cooperation. Here in Saskatchewan, friendship and understanding have steadily grown between our two dioceses over the past four decades. We believe it is now time to develop and expand this positive relationship.

To this end, the solemn covenant we shall sign commits the two dioceses to specific initiatives. It also encourages our parishes, clergy and lay people to undertake joint activities in worship, mission, education and social justice. It is our hope that, in praying and working together, our two faith communities will deepen their understanding and practice of Christ’s commission to proclaim the Gospel to the world.

We ask you to read and study the text of the covenant, which is available from both of our diocesan offices. We cordially invite you to attend the service on January 23 at which we shall sign the covenant.

In the Epiphany season, we reflect on the manifestation of Christ to the world. It is an appropriate time for us, as Roman Catholics and Anglicans, to publicly proclaim our fundamental baptismal unity in the Lord.

Yours in Christ.

+ Daniel Bohan
Archbishop of Regina

+ Gregory Kerr-Wilson
Bishop of Qu’Appelle

Epiphany 2011