Portugese Bishops Create Commission on Church Sex Abuse
Portugal take up the laity's call for an independent body to investigate and prevent the sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults
Dr. Michael W. Higgins reflects on what the Pope’s visit to Canada might mean for reconciliation and healing
Michael Higgin reflects on what the Pope’s visit to Canada might mean for reconciliation and healing.
Courageous Conversations - Featuring CLC’s Catherine Pead
Watch this panel discussion on the topic of “What Can I Do? Lay Leaders Respond to the Abuse Crisis with Creativity and Compassion.”
October Newsletter
Our most recent newsletter highlighting some of the things we’ve been paying attention to over the month can be found here
Synodality -more resources to inform and inspire!
Synodality -more resources to inform and inspire!
Concerned Lay Catholics hosts Dr Michael W Higgins as keynote to our fall /winter speaker series
Concerned Lay Catholics hosted Dr Michael W Higgins in a lively and inspiring webinar presentation on the topic: “What happened to Canadian Catholicism?”
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