In this Diocese we share our towns with many people of other faiths - predominantly Muslims, but also Hindus, Sikhs, Jews and others.

 

The Vatican II document Nostra Aetate said this:

 

"The Church, therefore, exhorts her sons, that through dialogue and collaboration with the followers of other religions, carried out with prudence and love and in witness to the Christian faith and life, they recognize, preserve and promote the good things, spiritual and moral, as well as the socio-cultural values found among these men"

 

Interfaith work tends to go on locally rather than centrally at Diocesan level. A lot of good work is done in Luton  by the Grassroots organisation, working with the Luton Council of Faiths. In other places, Catholics take part, formally or privately, in interfaith forums or discussion groups.

 

The Bishop's Interfaith Advisor is Sr Maire Hayes DHS, who works with Grassroots. She can be contacted at 39 Fitzroy Ave Luton LU3 1RS, telephone 01582 573149, e-mail mairedhg@hotmail.com

 

Below are some links to interfaith bodies

 

The Interfaith Network
Race, Cohesion and Faith section of the Department for Communities and Local Government 
Christian/Muslim Forum
Council of Christians and Jews
Three Faiths Forum
Bedford Council of Faiths
Northampton Interfaith Forum
Wycombe Sharing of Faiths