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In The Dioceses Synod

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. 

In The Dioceses Synod

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.

In The Dioceses Synod

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.

In The Dioceses Synod

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.

In The Dioceses Synod

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.

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Pope approves next phase of Synod, sets path to 2028 assembly

Pope Francis has approved the next phase of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality, launching a three-year implementation process culminating in an ecclesial assembly at the Vatican in October 2028. Source: CNS.

In The Dioceses Synod

Bishop announces diocesan Synod for Cairns

Cairns Bishop Joe Caddy wants to hear from people across the Cairns community as he announces a diocesan Synod to begin later this year. Source: The Catholic Leader.

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Women join Vatican council that implements Synod

For the first time, women will serve on the Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod, the committee that oversees implementation of the most recent Synod and prepares the next assembly. Source: Catholic Review.

In The Dioceses Synod

Archbishop Coleridge launches Brisbane’s SYNOD24 document

Action plans from Brisbane Archdiocese’s SYNOD24 have been published in a final document launched in the cathedral precinct last week. Source: The Catholic Leader.