By Tyler Arnold
Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 26, 2025 / 07:00 am
The Catholic nonprofit organization Napa Institute is advocating for increased collaboration between Catholic and Protestant leaders to advance common cultural values and shared goals.
Recently, Napa Institute Board Chairman Tim Busch facilitated a gathering of 15 Catholic and Protestant faith leaders in New York City for the organization’s inaugural Ecumenical Forum, as reported in a news release.
The Napa Institute is dedicated to promoting the re-evangelization of the United States and defending Catholic principles in the public sphere.
While acknowledging the theological distinctions between Catholicism and Protestantism, Busch underscored the shared beliefs found in core Christian doctrines like the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed. He emphasized that by working together, common objectives could be more effectively achieved.
Busch emphasized that both groups are deeply concerned about the increasing cultural antagonism towards essential Christian teachings and truths.
“We all uphold the sanctity and proper understanding of marriage,” he stated. “We are united in protecting the rights of the unborn and vulnerable mothers. Additionally, we recognize that religious freedom is a vital right that must be safeguarded in contemporary society.”
The participants agreed to form a steering committee to organize further ecumenical gatherings and cultivate additional partnerships.
