Earlier this month, Fr. James F. Puglisi, SA, was in Assisi to take part in the ecumenical gathering titled “The Feast of the Mystery of the Creation in Christ: An Ecumenical Dream for the Third Millennium.” During the event, Fr. Jim served as moderator for a distinguished ecumenical panel exploring the theme: “Nicea, the Triune Creator, and Creation Day.”
His participation reflects the Society’s deep commitment to fostering unity—a mission that dates back to our founding. In a time when division often dominates the global stage, gatherings like this are signs of hope. They show that dialogue, understanding, and reconciliation are not only possible—they are happening. Through moments like these, the Friars continue to be a trusted voice in the global ecumenical movement, helping shape a future so “That All May Be One.”
Pictured from left to right:
Bishop Anthony Ball – Director, Anglican Centre in Rome;
Bishop Athenagoras of Therme – Ecumenical Patriarchate;
Rev. Dr. Kyrillos ElMacari – Coptic Orthodox Church;
Rev. Dr. Anne Burghardt – Lutheran World Federation (via video);
Rev. Dr. James F. Puglisi, SA – Franciscan Friars of the Atonement;
Dr. Thomas Yoder Neufeld – Mennonite World Conference;
Rev. Dr. Harold Hunter – Pentecostal World Fellowship;
Rev. Dora Arce Valentín – World Communion of Reformed Churches (via video).