Statements and Resources

North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation

The joint statements below document the work of the North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation on which the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) participates along with the The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

The views and ideas expressed therein are those of the participants; they are not issued as official statements by the CCCB, nor do they necessarily reflect the views, positions or ideas of the CCCB.

News Release: Catholic Bishops Congratulate His Eminence Archbishop Sotirios as the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto Elevated to Archdiocese of Canada (2019)

The Vocation and Mission of the People of God: "A Chosen Race, a Royal Priesthood, a Holy Nation" (2019)

News Release: CCCB Welcomes North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation (2018)

Joint News Release: Meeting of North American Orthodox Catholic Theological Consultation in Mississauga, Ontario (2013)

The Plight of Christians in the Middle East – Revisited (2013)

The Importance of Sunday (2012)

Steps Towards a Reunited Church: A Sketch of an Orthodox-Catholic Vision for the Future (2010)

Celebrating Easter/Pascha Together (2010)

A Common Response to the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue regarding the 'Ravenna Document' (2009)

The Filioque: A Church-Dividing Issue? An Agreed Statement of the North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation (2003)

Sharing the Ministry of Reconciliation (2000)

Baptism and Sacramental Economy (1999)

Common Response to the Aleppo Statement on the Date of Easter/Pascha (1998)

A Response of the Orthodox/Roman Catholic Consultation to the Balamand Document: "Uniatism, Method of Union of the Past, and the Present Search for Full Communion" (1994)

Joint Statement on Tensions in Eastern Europe Related to "Uniatism" (1992)

A Joint Communique on Current Tensions between our Churches in Eastern Europe (1990)

A Joint Reaction to the Valamo Document (1989)

An Agreed Statement on Conciliarity and Primacy in the Church (1989)

A Response to the Bari Document: "Faith, Sacraments, and the Unity of the Church" (1988)

Apostolicity as God's Gift in the Life of the Church, November 1, 1986

An Agreed Statement on the Lima Document "Baptism, Eucharist, and Ministry", October 27, 1984

A Response to the Munich Document: "The Mystery of the Church and of the Eucharist in the Light of the Mystery of the Holy Trinity", May 25, 1983

Joint Recommendations on the Spiritual Formation of Children in Marriages between Orthodox and Roman Catholics,October 11, 1980

An Agreed Statement on the Sanctity of Marriage (1978)

Reaction of the Orthodox-Roman Catholic Dialogue to the Agenda of the Great and Holy Council of the Orthodox Church (1977)

The Principle of Economy: A Joint Statement (1976)

The Pastoral Office: A Joint Statement (1976)

An Agreed Statement on the Church (1974)

An Agreed Statement on Respect for Life (1974)

An Agreed Statement on Mixed Marriage (1971)

An Agreed Statement on the Holy Eucharist (1969)