Tag: Synodality
Dr Anna Walsh: Synod report raises questions on doctrine and discernment
A new report from Study Group 9 of the Synod on Synodality has prompted debate over how the church should approach questions of doctrine, pastoral care and same-sex attraction.
Sydney’s Synod is complete, but the journey continues
The Sydney Synod should not be seen as a finished event, but as part of the church’s ongoing journey of faith and mission. Its real fruit will come through prayerful implementation, guided by the Holy Spirit.
Formation nights prepare members for Sydney Synod
Sydney Synod members have gathered for formation nights ahead of the archdiocesan assembly opening on 30 April. Bishop Daniel Meagher and other speakers outlined the synod’s aims, structure and spiritual foundations.
Parishioners unite at first Sydney Synod consultation
On 30 August, in a packed auditorium at Holy Family Church in Menai, the future of the church in Sydney was prayerfully and thoughtfully discussed as more than 200 faithful gathered on a cold, but thankfully dry, winter’s morning for the first regional synod consultation.
Thoughts on shared ministry as synodality comes to Sydney
Pope Francis has invited the whole church to reflect on the path of synodality, which is both the way of life and the fundamental action of the church.
Thoughts on shared ministry as synodality comes to Sydney
The Archdiocese of Sydney’s synod next year will be an opportunity for the people of God in Sydney to renew and deepen their commitment to the church.
Pope Leo XIV’s address to conference on Council of Nicaea’s 1,700th...
The following is the full text of remarks given 7 June, 2025, by Pope Leo XIV at a conference marking the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.
Sydney Catholics invited to help shape the church’s future
Catholics across the Archdiocese of Sydney are being called to take an active role in shaping the future of their church through the upcoming Sydney Synod 2026.
Our vision for Sydney’s Synod
On 20 March, nearly 200 clergy gathered at Le Montage, Sydney for a Clergy Conference, where Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP and Bishop Danny Meagher presented the vision for the upcoming Sydney Synod, set to take place from 30 April to 3 May, 2026.
How to be ignored during the synodal process
The new Synod working document is more sensible than previous stages, and common sense is beginning to prevail. Of course, this has upset some people, which reminded Philippa Martyr of her own synodal experience…
Synod working document offers inspiration, points to journey ahead, say experts
The Vatican's recently released working document for the Synod on Synodality's second global session scheduled for October 2024, provides a reflection on "how to be a missionary synodal church," developing the synod's themes of communion, participation, and mission.
Ecclesial movements that are “closed” must be stopped
Pope Francis had his annual meeting with ecclesial movements at the Vatican to discuss the importance of synodality in the church's mission.
