EPISCOPAL Commission on Inter-Religious Dialogue
- Shall promote dialogue with followers of other religions like Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and the indigenous religions, as well as with such religious traditions as Confucianism, Taoism, and Zoroastrianism.
- Shall maintain communication with the Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue, and keep the Conference accordingly informed of concerns and issues of mutual interest.
- Shall collaborate with the Episcopal Commission on Indigenous Peoples and the Office of Ecumenical and Inter-religious Affairs (OEIA) of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) specifically regarding the promotion of inter-religious dialogue.
- Shall establish linkages with different Centers of inter-religious work in the Philippines.
- Shall collaborate with the Commission on Indigenous Peoples for the study, analysis, and recommendations on indigenous natural beliefs and religious cultures.
- Shall make the necessary advisories to the Conference for the implementation in the country of the Declaration “Nostra Aetate”, and other directives from the Apostolic See and synodal provisions.
Chairman: Bp. Edwin A. de la Peña, MSP
Vice-Chairman: Bp. Leo M. Dalmao, CMF
Members: Bp. Charlie M. Inzon, OMI
Abp. Angelito R. Lampon, OMI
Abp. Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ
Executive Secretary: Rev. Fr. Sebastiano D’Ambra, PIME
Address: Silsilah Dialogue Movement
Silsilah Center 137 Gov. Alvarez Ave.
7000 Zamboanga City
Telefax.: (02) 8527-4054 (062) 983-0952 / 983-0014
Cel No. 0917-710-0139
e-mail: cbcp.ecid19@gmail.com
sdambra@gmail.com
