Involve other churches in synodal process, says Vatican
One of the gifts Catholics can receive from the other Christians is precisely their experience and understanding of synodality,
Bishop Frank Caggiano agrees with Pope Francis: We need a listening church
The Spirit’s moving in all our hearts, and we all have a place and a role to play in discerning how the church addresses pastoral issues.
Synodality -more resources to inform and inspire!
Synodality -more resources to inform and inspire!
A Catholic battle not for the faint of heart
The pope's struggle to reestablish the central place of Vatican II in the life of the Church
History and the vision of Synodality
Learn about the history of synods and what the Holy Father Pope Francis envisions with this Synodality process.
Understanding Synodality
“Synodality denotes the particular style that qualifies the life and mission of the Church,” reads the Sept. 7 Vademecum (Latin for handbook or guide). “Synodality ought to be expressed in the Church’s ordinary way of living and working.” But what does that mean. Michael Swan’s article from the Catholic Register gives us some insight.
Pope: Celebrating Synod means walking together on the same road
On Sunday October 10, Pope Francis launched the Synodality process leading to the Synod of Bishops in 2023.
Theme: Communion, Participation, Mission
A Talk by Bishop John Stowe, OFM, on September 8 at 7 PM, ET sponsored by the Association of Pittsburgh Priests
The focus will be on the issue of synodality and Pope Francis’ commitment to a synod as envisioned at the Second Vatican Council
Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference planning synodal pathway for Ireland
Since Pope Francis hosted the 2018 Ordinary General Assembly of Bishops in Rome, on the theme of Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment, bishops in Ireland have been giving active consideration to calling a National Synodal Assembly for the local Church here.
Women’s Synod
Check out Joanna Moorehead’s article in the current issue of The Tablet.
She reports on a group of women in England who are working on holding a women’s synod. Called the Bristol Synod it will take place Sept 5-12 with 900 people signed up to participate in person or on-line. Featured speaker will be Mary McAleese former President of Ireland.
The Synod is coming…What is Synodality
Nathalie Becquart explains synodality: the first-ever woman undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops says Church decisions must involve listening to as many Catholics as possible.