On Sunday 26th October, representatives from six different religions came together at St Chad’s Cathedral in Birmingham to mark the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate.

Representing English Martyrs were members of the choir along with students from St Pauls and led beautifully by Mr Leonard along with our Principal Mr Calen who was in attendance

Published on 28 October 1965, Nostra Aetate – ‘In Our Time’ – was a ground-breaking declaration of the Second Vatican Council focusing on the Catholic Church’s relations with non-Christian religions. It is still considered a foundational text for this important dialogue.

The national celebration of Nostra Aetate’s diamond jubilee includes Sung Vespers with reflections from Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist and Christian representatives, and a panel discussion titled ‘Dying to Live’ that will explore the challenges faced by Birmingham’s faith communities in end-of-life care settings.