Rome and Canterbury tells the story of the determined but little known work being done to end the nearly five hundred year old divisions between the Roman Catholic and the Anglican/Episcopal Churches. The break was never intended, has never been fully accepted and is experienced, by many, as a painful and open wound. It is a personal account that begins the story by reviewing the relevant history and theology, looks at where we are today, and concludes with some reflections on faith and belief in the US.

"It is comprehensible, informative, and insightful with regard to the dialogue between Canterbury and Rome. If someone is looking for solid background information to that dialogue and the major hurdles that are restricting a reunion, Rome and Canterbury is a good starting point." - Reader Views

"Reath, who has been personally involved in ecumenical dialogs for many years, clearly articulates the obstacles preventing unity in the two religious bodies. But even more important, she promotes a vision of possible reconciliation in the near future, offering a positive and hopeful consideration of shared history, theology, and belief. This sensitively and respectfully written book is complete with seven appendixes. Recommended for all collections." - Library Journal

"Rome and Canterbury is a book that could—and should—be read and discussed in appropriate theology classes and parish book clubs. It is an ideal dialogue tool for Roman Catholic and Episcopalian laity." - America: The Jesuit Review of Faith & Culture

"This book . . . is worth recommending to Angelican readers." - The Living Church

"Mary Reath provides ongoing education and information on the ecumenical movement. . . . Her book is readable and her thesis demonstrable. . . . Her bibliography is impressive. We must be grateful to Mary Reath for this readable and reliable book." - Ecumenical Trends

"Organic unity between Rome and Canterbury is . . . disappointingly elusive. Those who are not close to the process—which has been going on in earnest, in spite of many setbacks, for nearly 40 years—will learn why this is so by reading this wonderful brief book." - Anglican Theological Review

"A compelling witness to the continuing importance of ecumenism." - The American Spectator

"An ambitious agenda. . . . Reath has focused on important key issues, both historical and theological, in a balanced manner." - Theological Issues

"This is an excellent contemporary overview of Angelican-Roman relations. . . . Reath exhibits a generous understanding of the complex issues, providing an informative and thought-provoking text." - The Catholic Historical Review

"All of the information in this book is available elsewhere, but nowhere is it gathered so succinctly and readably....This book is recommended for all seminary libraries, academic libraries supporting courses in ecumenical dialogue, and all parish libraries where local ecumenical dialogue is engaged in actively." - Catholic Library World

"Mary Reath documents the little-known efforts of a small group of individuals working to diagnose and reconcile the murky doctrinal disagreements—not to mention unfortuante historical misperceptions and vile animosity—between the Roman Catholic church and the Anglican/Episcopalian Church. A practicing Anglican who grew up Catholic, Reath gives a fair and balanced look at both Churches." - St. Anthony Messenger

"In Rome and Canterbury, Reath . . . brings a deep appreciation of both Catholicism and Anglicanism." - Journal of Ecumenical Studies