Trends in Christianity (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What is the core aim of ecumenism?
What is the core aim of ecumenism?
To enable Christian churches to cooperate
What does the word 'ecumenism' mean in Greek?
What does the word 'ecumenism' mean in Greek?
The whole inhabited world
In which year was the Irish School of Ecumenics established?
In which year was the Irish School of Ecumenics established?
1970
Who co-founded the Irish School of Ecumenics?
Who co-founded the Irish School of Ecumenics?
Father Michael Hurley SJ
Which Dublin archbishop initially opposed Father Hurley's ecumenical work?
Which Dublin archbishop initially opposed Father Hurley's ecumenical work?
Archbishop John Charles McQuaid
What action did Archbishop McQuaid take against Father Hurley?
What action did Archbishop McQuaid take against Father Hurley?
Prohibited him from speaking in Dublin
Who intervened on Father Hurley's behalf with Archbishop McQuaid?
Who intervened on Father Hurley's behalf with Archbishop McQuaid?
Fr Cecil McGarry
In which year did Father Hurley step down as director of the school?
In which year did Father Hurley step down as director of the school?
1980
Which archbishop first offered formal patronage to the Irish School of Ecumenics?
Which archbishop first offered formal patronage to the Irish School of Ecumenics?
Cardinal Desmond Connell
Who issued a formal apology to Father Hurley in 2008?
Who issued a formal apology to Father Hurley in 2008?
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin
How many full-time staff members does the school have today?
How many full-time staff members does the school have today?
Eight
In which two cities does the Irish School of Ecumenics operate?
In which two cities does the Irish School of Ecumenics operate?
Dublin and Belfast