Cardinal Keeler honored for ecumenical, interreligious efforts

Published: 2007-02-01

ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS) -- The Catholic Association of Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Officers honored Cardinal William H. Keeler of Baltimore Jan. 30 for his extensive contributions to ecumenical and interreligious relations. No living bishop has done more for the ecumenical movement, said Msgr. Dennis L. Mikulanis, association vice president, in presenting the cardinal with the association's James Fitzgerald Award. "He has served on numerous dialogues, 12 (three-year) terms on the bishops' Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs and on the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. He has been a leader in promoting ecumenical relations as a significant aspect of his ministry as bishop," Msgr. Mikulanis said. "Our honoree leaves a deep personal imprint on and an unmatched legacy for Catholic involvement in ecumenism as well as in relations with Jews and in interreligious relations in the United States," he added.

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