Catholic-Jewish meeting marks 40 years of changed relations

Published: 2005-12-27

BALTIMORE (CNS) -- At a recent meeting in their twice-yearly consultation, representatives of the U.S. Catholic bishops and of Reform and Conservative Judaism commemorated the 40th anniversary of "Nostra Aetate," the Second Vatican Council declaration on other religions that dramatically changed Catholic understanding of Jews and Judaism. The consultation also discussed current concerns in Catholic-Jewish relations and honored Cardinal William H. Keeler of Baltimore, Catholic co-chairman of the consultation, who recently marked the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. The meeting of delegates from the National Council of Synagogues and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs was held Nov. 2 at St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore. The council of synagogues is a coordinating body for the North American rabbinical and lay associations of Reform and Conservative Judaism. The USCCB communications office in Washington issued a news release on the session Dec. 20.

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