The future of Catholicism in Australia - what can we learn
What can we learn from the recent Australian Convocation of Catholics?
Greater involvement of women in the church and towards lay participation in decision making
'What we need is greater authority for parish and diocesan councils. We need national councils of the laity and international synods of the People of God where lay representatives become part of the church’s decision-making.'
Synodality in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin American Ecclesial Assembly and Synodality is challenged to listen to the realities of the people of the church.
Film Review: Netflix’s ‘Procession’ seeks to treat the trauma of sexual abuse with art
Film Review: Netflix’s ‘Procession’ seeks to treat the trauma of sexual abuse with art
Abuse commission says Church is "fixated" on sexual morality
Nine out of ten Catholics in France want the Church to change its discourse on sexuality
Courageous Conversation: Lay Leaders Reflect on Their Role in Facing the Abuse Crisis
Courageous Conversation: Lay Leaders Reflect on Their Role in Facing the Abuse Crisis
Pope Francis shares 8 Beatitudes for Bishops
Pope Francis shares 8 Beatitudes for Bishops, giving a model for the 21st-century pastor
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.
The Knights of Peter Claver
The Knights of Peter Claver give Black Catholics in the United States the opportunity to serve God, the Church and their communities
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?”