of the episcopate, presbyterate and diaconate; The Magisterium of the Church, entrusted to the Pope and the Bishops in communion with him, understood as a responsibility and an authority exercised in the name of Christ for teaching and safeguarding the faith; The Virgin Mary, as Mother of God and Icon of the Church, the spiritual Mother who intercedes for Christ's disciples and for all humanity. Text After an introduction, the encyclical's three chapters are entitled: Chapter 1 - The Catholic Church's Commitment to Ecumenism Chapter 2 - The Fruits of Dialogue Chapter 3 - Quanta Est Nobis Via? (How much further must we travel?) These sections are followed by an exhortation calling on "everyone to renew their commitment to work for full and visible communion". (Paragraph 100) The ultimate goal of the ecumenical movement is to "re-establish full visible unity among all the baptized". (Para. 77) "It is understandable how the seriousness of the commitment to ecumenism presents a deep challenge to the Catholic faithful. The Spirit calls them to make a serious examination of conscience." (Para. 82) Concluding exhortation See also Farewell Discourse Unitatis redintegratio, Paul VI, 21 November 1964 John R. Quinn References External links Ut Unum Sint (Official Vatican Text) Papal encyclicals Catholic Church and ecumenism Documents of Pope John Paul II 1995 documents 1995 in Christianity May 1995 events in Europe