Beginning with the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), relations between the Catholic and Jewish communities have developed in new and positive ways that are  unprecedented in the previous two thousand years. Founded in 1967, in the immediate aftermath of the Council, the Institute for Jewish-Catholic Relations has been a participant in this unfolding interfaith rapprochement.

Flowing from the Catholic and Ignatian identity of Saint Joseph's University, the Institute's mission is to increase knowledge and deepen understanding between the Jewish and Catholic communities. In keeping with the contemporary Ignatian vision of educating "men and women for others," the Institute is guided by the University's commitment to: Spirit - Intellect - Purpose. It pursues a vision of shalom (or "right relationship") between Catholics and Jews in partnership with scholars and religious leaders around the nation and the world.

This website offers information about the purposes and activities of the Institute. It also serves as a gateway to a wide range of resources in the field of Christian-Jewish relations. Click on the icons below.

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The Institute is a founding member of the Council of Centers on Jewish-Christian Relations:
The Institute cosponsors with the CCJR a major online library of resources in Christian-Jewish Relations called Dialogika ("items of dialogue"):
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A memorial endowment has been established in memory of the Institute's longtime director, Rev. Donald Clifford, S.J.  Details available HERE.