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Providence College Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange @jewscatholicspc.bsky.social · 23h

Video: Philip A. Cunningham, “The Presence of the Holy in the Other," Sept. 9, 2025 at the Boston College Center for Christian-Jewish Learning

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Philip A. Cunningham, “The Presence of the Holy in the Other," Sept. 9, 2025

YouTube video by Boston College Ctr for Christian-Jewish Learning

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Providence College Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange @jewscatholicspc.bsky.social · 1d

Check out this talk on the #Jewish catacombs of #Rome!

International Catacomb Society @catacombsociety.bsky.social · 1d

We have partnered with Lehrhaus in Somerville, MA to bring you an exciting class taught by Dr. Jessica Dello Russo on 10/30 at 6pm: "Whispers from the #Catacombs: Discovering Jewish Culture Under Ancient #Rome"

Registration required: t.co/4tlXs5o1mH

photo of Dr. Dello Russo in an underground excavation.
"Whispers from the Catacombs...etc."
Thursday, October 20, 6pm
In this class, we’ll examine a range of catacomb artifacts that reveal Jewish identity—from inscriptions and symbols to intricate artwork.

Providence College Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange @jewscatholicspc.bsky.social · 1d

Our dialogue work with the local Jewish community already focuses on joint scripture study.

Providence College Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange @jewscatholicspc.bsky.social · 1d

What could ‘a new direction’ in Catholic-Jewish relations look like?

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What could ‘a new direction’ in Catholic-Jewish relations look like?

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa told the AP Monday that the Catholic Church is seeking “a new direction” in Catholic-Jewish relations.

www.pillarcatholic.com

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Providence College Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange @jewscatholicspc.bsky.social · 8d

Join us as we mark the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate on 10/28 with the annual Fay Rozovsky Lecture in Jewish-Catholic Dialogue, featuring Thomas Bolin, Scholar-in-Residence in Jewish Studies and Jewish-Christian Relations. In person and on zoom.

REGISTER: events.blackthorn.io/en/3iofXW6/f...

Event flyer.
Title: To Everything A Season: Nostra Aetate Sixty Years On
Description: The promulgation of Vatican II's Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions (Nostra Aetate) sixty years ago inaugurated a new era of Jewish-Catholic relations. This lecture commemorates this milestone, highlights the unseen work that helped to bring it about, and explores how to address the ongoing challenges to the process of dialogue and solidarity.

October 28 | 6:30pm, Ruane Center for the Humanities 105
Providence College, Reception with kosher options to follow

Image of Thomas Bolin standing in front of the Arch of Titus with his arms crossed.

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Providence College Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange @jewscatholicspc.bsky.social · 1d

What could ‘a new direction’ in Catholic-Jewish relations look like?

www.pillarcatholic.com/p/what-could...

What could ‘a new direction’ in Catholic-Jewish relations look like?

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa told the AP Monday that the Catholic Church is seeking “a new direction” in Catholic-Jewish relations.

www.pillarcatholic.com

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Charles, OFM Cap. @frcharles.bsky.social · 1d

Either we regain our moral and spiritual dignity or we fall into a cesspool. ~ Pope Leo, Dilexi te, 95

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 1d

Pope Leo: “Lay down your sword is a message addressed to the powerful of this world, to those who guide the fate of peoples: have the courage to disarm! We must first disarm our hearts because unless we have peace within ourselves, we cannot give it to others.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

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Da Pope @deepdishpapa.bsky.social · 1d

#Peace is unarmed and disarming. It is not deterrence, but fraternity; it is not an ultimatum, but dialogue. Peace will not come as the result of victories over the enemy, but as the fruit of sowing justice and courageous forgiveness.

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Da Pope @deepdishpapa.bsky.social · 1d

Together with Mary, the Mother of Jesus, let us persevere tirelessly in praying for peace, a God-given gift that we must strive to receive and to which we must make a strong commitment. #PrayTogether #Jubilee2025

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Providence College Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange @jewscatholicspc.bsky.social · 3d

Live updates: Hamas to release all 20 living hostages this weekend, AP sources say apnews.com/live/israel-...

Live updates: Hamas to release all 20 living hostages this weekend, AP sources say

Hamas has announced a deal leading to the end of the war in Gaza, withdrawal of Israeli troops, aid entry and a prisoner exchange.

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 5d

I pray for an end to the violence and bloodshed, the safe return of the remaining hostages, and safety and peace for all afflicted in the region.

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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 5d

Two years after October 7th, I mourn those taken from families and loved ones by Hamas’ terrorist attack on the people of Israel, the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust.

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 5d

‪Recent statement from Israel’s Ambassador to the Holy See.‬

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 5d

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Parolin on October 7, Gaza: Human beings are not collateral damage - Vatican News

The Holy See Secretary of State speaks to Vatican Media on the second anniversary of Hamas's “inhuman” attack on Israel, which unleashed the ...

www.vaticannews.va

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 5d

Asked while leaving Castel Gandolfo about the statement from the Israeli Embassy attacking Cardinal Parolin for his interview with Vatican media that could risk undermining peace efforts, the Pope says: “the cardinal expressed the Holy See's opinion very well.”

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 5d

Asked by journalists about ICE raids on Chicago, the Pope responded: “I prefer not to comment at this time about choices made, about political choices, in the United States.”

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NT at Oxford @nt4ox.bsky.social · 5d

Professor of Old Testament or Professor of New Testament, Western Theological Seminary, Holland, MI. FT/TT, open rank. Deadline Nov 15. nt4ox.link/western-nt26

Professor of Old Testament or Professor of New Testament (open rank for both positions) - Holland, Michigan job with Western Theological Seminary (Holland, MI) | 37891957

Western Theological Seminary (Holland, MI) Professor of Old Testament or Professor of New Testament (open rank for both positions)

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 5d

The Zionist consensus among US Jews has collapsed. Something new is emerging | Shaul Magid

Two years after the 7 October massacre and the onset of Israel’s slaughter in Gaza, American Jewry has been profoundly transformed

www.theguardian.com

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 5d

BREAKING: Pope Leo has announced his first apostolic journey; he will visit Turkey from November 27 to November 30, with a pilgrimage to İznik for the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, and then to Lebanon from November 30 to December 2.

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Representative Seth Magaziner @magaziner.house.gov · 5d

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Providence College Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange @jewscatholicspc.bsky.social · 5d

Pope Decries Rise of Antisemitic Hatred, Urges Ceasefire and Hostage Release Amid Gaza Talks www.ncregister.com/cna/pope-leo...

Pope Decries Rise of Antisemitic Hatred, Urges Ceasefire and Hostage Release Amid Gaza Talks

Pope Leo also said the missionary calling today means responding to suffering close at hand as well as far away.

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Rabbi Ruti Regan @rutiregan.bsky.social · 5d

Chag sameach!

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Providence College Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange @jewscatholicspc.bsky.social · 6d

The Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center (SBHEC) is dedicated to providing Rhode Island schools with historically accurate, high-quality resources and information to support Holocaust and genocide education. bornsteinholocaustcenter.org/resources/ho...

Holocaust Curricula for Middle and High School - Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center

Resources to help teachers teach the Holocaust.

bornsteinholocaustcenter.org

Providence College Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange @jewscatholicspc.bsky.social · 6d

NYC synagogue hosts Catholic archbishop and Sandy Koufax jersey to mark 60-year milestones in American Jewish history www.jta.org/2025/10/05/s...

NYC synagogue hosts Catholic archbishop and Sandy Koufax jersey to mark 60-year milestones in American Jewish history - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Timothy Dolan participated in Yom Kippur services to mark the anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the landmark Catholic doctrine about the Jews.

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Providence College Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange @jewscatholicspc.bsky.social · 7d

"... I ask all those in positions of responsibility to commit themselves to this path, to bring about a ceasefire and to release the hostages. Let us #PrayTogether so that the ongoing efforts may put an end to the war and lead us towards a just and lasting peace." 2/2