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Synod participants ‘witness the fruit of synodality unfold’
One clear theme emerged from the Toowoomba Diocesan Synod: a sense that the Catholic community across the diocese is moving forward together.
Irish synodal assembly marks ‘the end of an era’
A synodal assembly in Ireland at which the laity, religious, clergy and bishops gathered to vote on proposals resulting from the Synod process marked the “end of an era and the beginning of something new”, an Irish bishop said. Source: OSV News.
Synod proposes reforms to canon law
The final report of the Synod on Synodality’s Canonical Commission has endorsed several proposals to amend the Code of Canon Law related to the participation of laity in the life and governance of the Church. Source: EWTN News.
Synod study groups suggest changes for ad limina visits to Rome
Revisions of procedures for ad limina visits by diocesan bishops to Rome and including consecrated men and women in decision-making processes have been proposed by study groups from the Synod on Synodality. Source: Vatican News.
Hobart Archdiocese prepares for 2027 Synod Gathering
The importance of listening deeply, prayer and silence have been underlined as the Hobart Archdiocese prepares for the Synod Gathering in May next year.
Archbishop O’Regan signs Adelaide Diocesan Synod agreement
Adelaide Archbishop Patrick O’Regan has signed the final document of the Adelaide Diocesan Synod, just over 14 months since he first convoked the Synod. Source: The Southern Cross.
Hobart gears up for Synod Gathering
The first events in preparation for the Hobart Archdiocese’s 2027 Synod Gathering will take place next month, with facilitator training sessions to be held in Launceston and Hobart.
Church leaders prepare for next phase of Synod on Synodality
The heads of the Church’s continental bodies have gathered in Rome this week for three days of meetings dedicated to the next phase of the Synod on Synodality. Source: Vatican News.
Plenary sessions discuss future of Adelaide Archdiocese
After months of planning, 100 members of the Adelaide Synod gathered on Saturday for the first of two plenary sessions to discuss the future direction of the archdiocese. Source: The Southern Cross.