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Australians named in study groups for second Synod assembly
Three Australians have been named among the members of Vatican-appointed study groups looking at questions such as women deacons, the ministry of bishops, and synodal formation for priests from last year’s Synod on Synodality assembly. Source: CNA.
Bishops welcome release of key Synod document
Australia’s Catholic bishops have welcomed the release of the working tool for members of the Second Session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Vatican to publish guiding document for Synod on Synodality meeting
The Vatican will next week publish the guiding document for discussions at the final assembly of the Church’s Synod on Synodality. Source: CNA.
Synod secretariat meets Pope as planning for Assembly progresses
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP and fellow members of the General Secretariat for the Synod on Synodality have met Pope Francis as they worked on preparations for October’s general assembly. Source: Catholic Weekly.
Lessons learned at 2018 Synod on Young People as valuable as ever
It is five years since Pope Francis’ letter to young people and the entire Church, Christus Vivit, which followed the Synod on Young People, Faith and Vocational Discernment, writes Sebastian Duhau. Source: Catholic Outlook.
US Synod report sees Church as ‘safe harbour’ and ‘fiery communion’
Growth, undeniable tensions and “a deep desire to rebuild and strengthen” the body of Christ have emerged as key themes in the latest Synod report for the Church in the United States. Source: OSV News.
NZ bishops send latest Synod consultation document to Rome
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference has sent to the Vatican a new consultation document prepared as part of Pope Francis’ Synod on Synodality process.
Australia’s Catholics contribute ideas ahead of Rome assembly
Australia’s Catholics have provided a wealth of ideas on how to improve the way the Church listens to the faithful and promotes its message in the community. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Parish priests meet to share experiences of synodality
Some 300 parish priests from around the world are gathering in Sacrofano, outside Rome, this week for a meeting dedicated to listening, prayer, and discernment to address the question of how to be a local synodal Church on mission. Source: Vatican News.