Nostra Aetate at 60: The Spiritual Heart of Catholic-Jewish Relations

Tue Oct 28 2025 at 08:30 am to 04:00 pm UTC-04:00

Saint John Paul II National Shrine | Washington

Saint John Paul II National Shrine
Publisher/HostSaint John Paul II National Shrine
Nostra Aetate at 60: The Spiritual Heart of Catholic-Jewish Relations
Advertisement
Conference for Catholic and Jewish leaders, scholars, and the faithful to rediscover the bonds of covenant, conscience, and communion.
About this Event

In a moment of historic convergence—the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the 25th anniversary of John Paul II’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land, the election of a new Pope Leo, and the Jubilee Year of Hope—we gather for a day of reflection on the heart of Catholic-Jewish relations.

Called to Friendship invites Catholic and Jewish leaders, scholars, and the faithful to move beyond dialogue and rediscover the sacred bonds of covenant, conscience, and communion. Rooted in Scripture and history, this friendship is urgently needed in our divided age.

Highlights include a keynote from George Weigel on the theology of John Paul II’s pilgrimage, Dr. Russell Hittinger on Catholic social teaching, and Dr. Gavin D’Costa on “Catholic Zionism,” followed by audience Q&A.

A candid panel—featuring Rabbi Joshua Stanton, Yael Freimann, Peter Wolfgang, and Simone Rizkallah, moderated by Phil Dolitsky—will explore identity, mission, and mutual responsibility.The day concludes with a spiritual reflection from Sr. Maris Stella, S.V., on the legacy of Cardinal John O’Connor: “We are spiritual Semites. If we forget our Jewish brothers and sisters, we forget who we are.”Kathryn Jean Lopez will serve as emcee, with final thoughts and remarks from Mary Eberstadt.


For more details, including the conference agenda and the speakers' bio, please visit Nostra Aetate at 60.

Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Saint John Paul II National Shrine, 3900 Harewood Road Northeast, Washington, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in Washington

Jeff Tweedy
Mon, 27 Oct Jeff Tweedy

9:30 Club

Parking Born Of Osiris
Tue, 28 Oct at 12:00 am Parking Born Of Osiris

Union Stage

Born Of Osiris
Tue, 28 Oct at 12:00 am Born Of Osiris

Union Stage

Parcels with The Lemon Twigs
Tue, 28 Oct at 12:00 am Parcels with The Lemon Twigs

The Anthem - DC

Malala Yousafzai - Washington
Tue, 28 Oct at 12:00 am Malala Yousafzai - Washington

Warner Theatre - DC

Parking Malala Yousafzai - Washington
Tue, 28 Oct at 12:00 am Parking Malala Yousafzai - Washington

Warner Theatre - DC

DC Water Procurement Fair
Tue, 28 Oct at 09:00 am DC Water Procurement Fair

1385 Canal St SE

1st Annual Food and Agriculture Policy Summit
Tue, 28 Oct at 09:30 am 1st Annual Food and Agriculture Policy Summit

Jack Morton Auditorium

AI for Business Professionals
Tue, 28 Oct at 10:00 am AI for Business Professionals

1775 I St NW

The US-ROK Alliance Under the  Trump-Lee Administration
Tue, 28 Oct at 02:00 pm The US-ROK Alliance Under the Trump-Lee Administration

School of Media and Public Affairs

Mexican Slum Rats in Washington
Tue, 28 Oct at 05:00 pm Mexican Slum Rats in Washington

Comet Ping Pong

Washington is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Washington Events