Ecumenical prayer service to celebrate Christian unity on Nov. 5 | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Ecumenical prayer service to celebrate Christian unity on Nov. 5 Ecumenical prayer service to celebrate Christian unity on Nov. 5 Published: October 31, 2017 Author: Amanda Skofstad Basilica of the Sacred Heart The University of Notre Dame will host an ecumenical prayer service to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation at 5 p.m. Nov. 5 (Sunday) in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., will welcome leaders from four Christian denominations who will co-preside at the Common Prayer of Reconciliation & Remembrance. Local Christian clergy are most welcome. “On this anniversary of the Reformation, it is time for Christians of all denominations to recognize that what we hold in common is far more profound than what divides us,” said Father Jenkins. “We join in prayer for reconciliation of any sinful divisions and for unity in Christ.” In addition to Father Jenkins, the co-presiders are: Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, who will deliver the homily; Bishop Denis Madden, auxiliary bishop emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore and past chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs; The Rt. Rev. Dr. Douglas Sparks, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana; Rev. Dr. Charles Wiley III, coordinator of the Office of Theology and Worship for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). “Not only is the search for Christian unity in accord with Jesus’ prayer ‘that all may be one,’ it is also an imperative for the credibility and witness of the followers of Christ,” said Rev. William M. Lies, C.S.C., vice president for mission engagement and Church affairs at Notre Dame. “Especially since the Second Vatican Council, Notre Dame has sought to contribute to the search for unity through research, teaching and prayer, and our upcoming Common Prayer will continue that tradition.”  The service is open to the public and people of all denominations and faith traditions are welcome to participate.  A reception will follow the service in the Main Building rotunda. A livestream of the service will be hosted on this webpage.   Contact: Amanda Skofstad, assistant director of media relations, 574-631-4313, skofstad@nd.edu   Posted In: Faith Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related October 03, 2022 dCEC to Award 2023 ND Evangelium Vitae Medal to Robert P. George September 22, 2022 In memoriam: Rev. Richard Warner, C.S.C., longtime leader for Notre Dame, Congregation of Holy Cross September 15, 2022 In new book on global Catholicism, Provost John McGreevy explores modern history, current challenges of the Church September 15, 2022 Death penalty abolitionist Sister Helen Prejean to speak at Notre Dame September 14, 2022 Apostolic nuncio to Great Britain to deliver the 2022 Keeley Vatican Lecture For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn