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Sydney on track to follow Vatican guidelines on global Synod
Bishop Daniel Meagher says the Sydney Archdiocese is on track to follow the Vatican’s guidelines for the implementation phase of the Synod on Synodality. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
New commission begins preparations for Adelaide Synod
A newly formed preparatory commission has met for the first time to lay the groundwork for Adelaide Archdiocese’s 2026 Synod. Source: The Southern Cross.
Vatican offers new guide for implementation phase of Synod
A new document from the Synod of Bishops released yesterday is intended “to provide an interpretive key” for bishops to implement synodality in their dioceses in the next phase of the Synod, which will culminate in a whole Church assembly in 2028. Source: Vatican News.
Vatican to publish document on Synod’s final phase
Almost four years after Pope Francis opened the Church’s path toward synodality, his successor has thrown his support behind the last leg of the Church’s synodal journey. Source: CNS.
Cairns Plenary Consultation looks to shape future of local Church
Cairns Diocese hosted its Diocesan Plenary Consultation on Saturday, a milestone event aimed at shaping the future direction of the local Church.
Sydney Catholics invited to help shape the church’s future
Catholics across the Sydney Archdiocese are being called to take an active role in shaping the future of the Church through the upcoming Sydney Synod 2026. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Adelaide announces dates for 2026 Diocesan Synod
“Becoming a synodal Church on mission” will be the overarching theme of Adelaide Archdiocese’s Diocesan Synod in May and June 2026. Source: The Southern Cross.
Brisbane taking steps to implement actions of SYNOD24
Parishes, ministries and communities across Brisbane Archdiocese were represented as 25 synod members gathered to chart the path forward for implementing the archdiocese’s SYNOD24 action plans. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Archbishop Fisher announces Synod of Sydney to be held next year
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP and Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Meagher have outlined the vision for the upcoming Synod of Sydney, set to take place from April 30-May 3, 2026. Source: The Catholic Weekly.