St. Francis of Assisi as ‘the great teacher of fraternity’ in ecumenism
Catholic News Herald recently featured Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute in an article on St. Francis. As Dr. Aaron Hollander notes, St. Francis’ life acts as a “parable of […]
GEII’s Presence at the World Christianity Conference
GEII Executive Director, Aaron Hollander, recently attended the 2026 World Christianity Conference in Recife, Brazil, where he was involved in three different panels in the course of the gathering. In […]
GEII On the Road: Collaborations with Higher Education
GEII Executive Director, Dr. Aaron Hollander, was invited to three northeastern colleges in February, where he offered lectures and led workshops with graduate students and university faculty. At Swarthmore College: […]
One Body, One Hope: The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in a Franciscan Jubilee Year
The 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity arrived this year with a grace-filled convergence. As Christians across the world lifted their hearts in prayer from January 18–25, the Church […]
October at the Graymoor Institute: New Growth and Pioneering Partnerships
This past October, Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute (GEII), a ministry of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, hosted two inspiring installments of the Paul Wattson Lecture Series, continuing a tradition of interreligious dialogue and theological reflection that honors the legacy of Servant of God Father Paul Wattson, SA.
Reflecting on the New York and Chicago 2025 Paul Wattson Lecture Series: A Season of Dialogue, Faith and Learning
This past October, Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute (GEII), a ministry of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, hosted two inspiring installments of the Paul Wattson Lecture Series, continuing a tradition of interreligious dialogue and theological reflection that honors the legacy of Servant of God Father Paul Wattson, SA.
A Shared Vision of Unity
On July 21, Dr. Hollander and Fr. Brian Terry, SA, had the pleasure of welcoming Federico Girotti (intern at Centro Pro Unione) and his partner Francesca to GEII in New York City.
A Shawl of Gratitude: A Spirit of Ecumenism
On July 22, we were honored to welcome Fr. Anthaiah Kondaveeti, Executive Secretary of the Commission for Ecumenism of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India, to Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute (GEII).
Ecumenical Leadership in Action: Recent Moments of Unity and Celebration
In recent weeks, members of Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute (GEII) had the privilege of participating in two significant events that reflect the vibrant and evolving landscape of Christian unity in the United States.