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Synodality
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Perth Archdiocese holds first assembly in more than 30 years
- . 22 July 2024
More than 100 delegates gathered for the first Perth Archdiocesan Assembly in more than 30 years. Source: The eRecord.
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‘Think tank’ helps develop pastoral plan for diocese
- . 27 June 2024
Hundreds of people across the Parramatta Diocese have given feedback and practical ideas for the development of a new pastoral plan for the diocese. Source: Catholic Outlook.
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Theologians evaluate Synod reports at Rome meeting
- . 17 June 2024
A group of 20 theologians concluded an evaluation of 107 synod reports from national bishops conferences and Eastern Catholic Churches following nearly two weeks of meetings in Rome. Source: CNA.
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Youth want more support in formation, Aussie delegate to tell Pope
- . 14 June 2024
Pope Francis has described the Church as a “family of families” and through Elizabeth Fernandez he is about to make contact with one of Sydney’s faith-filled families. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
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Theologians meet to prepare Synod’s next guiding document
- . 6 June 2024
Twenty theologians are meeting in Rome for 10 days of preparatory work preceding the drafting of the guiding document for the next assembly of the Synod on Synodality. Source: CNA.
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Setting Sale Diocese up for a hope-filled future
- . 23 May 2024
On Pentecost Sunday, the Sale Diocese launched its diocesan consultation process that will take place from June to October, ahead of its Diocesan Assembly in February 2025.
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Jesuit brings theology brewed in an African pot
- . 21 May 2024
If you want to hear the phrase “a prayerful, humble and listening Church” spoken in four different languages, Fr Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator SJ is the man you seek. Source: Australian Jesuits.
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Czech theologian says Catholicism must rid itself of ‘heresy of triumphalism’
- . 9 May 2024
Catholicism must rid itself of the “heresy of triumphalism” if it is to become more synodal and better able to evangelise in a secular age, according to noted Czech theologian and philosopher Msgr Tomas Halik. Source: NCR Online.
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Adelaide assembly to focus on synodality and discernment
- . 1 May 2024
Adelaide Archdiocese has announced its 2024 Diocesan Assembly will be held in June, with a focus on synodality and discernment. Source: The Southern Cross.