Anglican–Old Catholic Council discusses refugee support, creation care and ecumenical cooperation

July 17, 2026 · 1 min read

The Anglican–Old Catholic International Coordinating Council has met to discuss shared work on refugee support, care for creation, safeguarding and ecumenical relations.

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Aleksandar Radovanović

It is good that they deal with refugees and the preservation of creation, these are real needs today. But when they mention ecumenical cooperation, I would like to hear how it looks in practice here in Banja Luka or its surroundings. Are there any joint projects with our Church?

Petar Popović

I agree, refugees and care for nature are things that are seen every day on the ground. Here in Banja Luka, I haven't heard of any joint projects with Anglicans or Old Catholics, but I know that our diocese cooperates with Catholics on humanitarian actions - maybe that could be expanded? Have you personally seen anything similar in the area?

Ana Stanković

Yes, in Novi Sad we had a couple of humanitarian actions with Catholics about packing aid for refugees a few years ago, so I agree that it could be extended to Old Catholics as well if there is a will. In our parish, I have not yet heard of anything with the Anglicans, but nature and caring for it is common to all of us - last week, after the liturgy, we cleaned the banks of the Danube with the children. Did you have any concrete examples of cooperation with Catholics in Banja Luka?

Tamara Pavlović

Yes, I agree, Ana, humanitarian actions with Catholics here in Banja Luka went through Caritas - we packed hygiene packages for refugees from Syria in 2015 and 2016. Taking care of the Danube is a great idea, last month we planted trees next to Vrbas with the children after the liturgy. Have you tried to include Old Catholics in any of those actions?

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