Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene

Ministry for Ecumenism, Inter-Religious Dialogue and Research

This ministry was established to open the Church’s doors to dialogue with other faiths.  The Parish has partnered with the Silsilah Dialogue Movement based in Zamboanga to promote a deeper understanding and better relations between Muslims and Christians, and  with other living faiths and traditions.

In the name of God, the fountain and source of Dialogue, this ministry envisions a life-in –dialogue for all Muslims, Christians, and people of other living faiths based in respect, trust and love for one another. It hopes to move together towards a common experience of harmony solidarity and peace. It dialogues with all peoples, regardless of culture and faith, promoting a Culture of Dialogue with particular emphasis on spiritual values and moves in solidarity with all peoples to uplift the lives of the less privileged, building a progressive, just, humane and ecologically sound society.

Their programs and activities includes:

• Seminar workshops on the culture of Dialogue: a Path to Peace
• Building networks and friendship with other faith traditions through Interreligious Dialogue
• Organizing Interfaith Educational tour for the visitors and participants of the seminar workshop
• Alay Kasiyahan para sa mga Batang Lansangan, Muslim at Kristiyano