The Catholic Church rejects nothing that is true and holy in these religions. She regards with sincere reverence those ways of conduct and of life, those precepts and teachings which, though differing in many aspects from the ones she holds and sets forth, nonetheless often reflect a ray of that Truth which enlightens all men.
Nostra Aetate 2
Westminster Interfaith is the agency in the Diocese that oversees interreligious dialogue. Practicing the Church’s call to interreligious dialogue can help us to see people of other religions not in opposition to us, but in relation to us. It is a teaching that encourages Catholics to view everyone ‘created, as they are, in the image of God’ (Nostra Aetate, 1965, §5).
Founded in 1981, Westminster Interfaith works to live out this call to promote dialogue, respect and collaboration between Catholics and the followers of other religions in the Diocese of Westminster.
Interfaith Coordinator: James Holland
Contact: westminsterinterfaith@rcdow.org.uk
Upcoming Events
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A Journey into Hope: Examining Nostra Aetate
9 March 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Test Events
5 February 2030 All day
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Test Event 3
1 March 2030 All day
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Test Event 2
1 February 2030 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Celebrating 60 Years of Nostra Aetate
The Church’s landmark declaration on interreligious dialogue turns 60 this year. To mark this anniversary, Fr Michael Barnes SJ has produced a translation of Nostra Aetate, which can be accessed here: Nostra Aetate – A New Translation by Michael Barnes SJ.
Our final event marking this anniversary is taking place on Monday 9th March 2026. Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald M. Afr. OBE will be giving a lecture entitled “Examining Nostra Aetate” at St Mary’s University, Twickenham. Please see here to reserve your place: https://Examining_Nostra_Aetate.eventbrite.co.uk.
