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Honouring the efforts of women in forming a more synodal Church
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to reflect on and honour the efforts of many women in forming a more inclusive and participatory church, according to the Director of the National Centre for Pastoral Research. Source: Catholic Voice.
Synod on Synodality study groups chart progress at Vatican meeting
Leaders of the 10 study groups formed out of the Synod on Synodality met on Tuesday to discuss open questions, methodology, challenges, and the delivery of reports, according to a communication from the Synod office. Source: CNA.
Delegates urged to carry forward spirit of Diocesan Assembly
Sale Diocese held its Diocesan Assembly on the weekend, with 240 delegates from Catholic parishes, schools and organisations gathering to define the diocese’s pastoral priorities and actions for the next five years.
Perth Archdiocese unveils vision for synodality in final assembly report
The Perth Archdiocese developed a comprehensive final report from its Archdiocesan Assembly, signalling a bold step toward implementing synodality and co-responsibility. Source: The Record.
Pope calls on local churches to implement Synod proposals
Pope Francis yesterday published a note calling on local churches to accept and implement proposals from the final document of the Synod of Bishops on synodality. Source: CNS.
German bishops debate future of Synodal Path
Four German bishops say the final document of the Synod on Synodality rules out further reforms from Germany’s Synodal Path initiative. Source: The Tablet.
Archdiocesan Assembly report finds ‘mission is active evangelisation’
A synthesis report summarising findings from the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocesan Assembly has been published. Source: Catholic Voice.
Synod’s legacy will be implementation of Vatican II: Cardinal Czerny
Cardinal Michael Czerny hopes the legacy of the Synod on Synodality launched by Pope Francis will be the implementation of the Second Vatican Council in order to exercise the mission of Jesus Christ in the modern-day world. Source: National Catholic Register.
Archbishop Costelloe addresses Synod forum in Rome
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB yesterday delivered an address at the Theological-Pastoral Forum for the Synod in Rome. Source: ACBC Media Blog.