Category: Synodality
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Lima lay movements in synodal assembly
The lay movements of the Archdiocese of Lima, Peru joyfully celebrated their Synodal Assembly as a sign of commitment and renewal toward a Church that listens, engages in dialogue, and discerns the challenges of our time, according to a local report.
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Formation a synodal priority: Pope Leo
In an address for the opening of the pastoral year for the Diocese of Rome, Pope emphasised the need for a broad-based Christia formation for families and young people.
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Synodality is Vatican II in a nutshell
The Synod General Secretariat in Rome has published a new document offering guidance for the next stage of the synodal journey. Sr Nathalie Becquart xmcj explains.
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See judge act cardinal to Washington DC
Pope Francis has appointed San Diego’s Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, 70, of San Diego as the new archbishop of Washington, the Holy See announced on 6 January.
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Video: Being a synodal, missionary church
Nate Tinner-Williams, co-founder and editor of the Black Catholic Messenger, was our guest for our webinar on “Being a Synodal Missionary Church” on Saturday 28 September, 2024.
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ACI submission to the Synod on Synodality
ACI has published its submission to the Second Assembly of the Synod on Synodality focusing on the mission and vocation of lay people. Full text here.
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Contribution to the Synod First Assembly
Over 120 current and former local, national and international leaders of various lay apostolate movements and groups from 32 countries – many from the Global South – have added their names to a Contribution to the First Assembly of the Synod on Synodality.
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Lay apostolate primarily witness: Pope Francis
“The apostolate of the laity is primarily that of witness!” Pope Francis told participants at a meeting organised by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life.
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Synod Submissions
Two Cardijn-inspired contributions
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Newark synod synthesis highlights “priesthood of the laity”
In its Synthesis for the Synod on Synodality.
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Online synodality course aims for 100,000 participants
With Prof. Rafael Luciani, Sr Nathalie Becquart and Bishop Shane MacKinlay.
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Synodality and Cardijn’s ‘electrifying’ see-judge-act
The see-judge-act methodology lies at the heart of the Synodal process, writes Cardinal-elect Robert McElroy of San Diego
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Cardijn Lecture – The emergence of synodality
Watch the video with Rafael Luciani, Elissa Roper and Nancy Conrad
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RIP +Bill Wright: From YCS to bishop of Maitland-Newcastle
Bishop Bill died of lung cancer on 13 November 2021, Cardijn’s birth anniversary
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Mission, ministries and co-responsibility
Insights from Bishop Peter Cullinane, emeritus bishop of Palmerston North, Aotearoa-New Zealand
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Coming Synod a ‘turning point’: Rafael Luciani
Venezuelan lay theologian and Synod of Bishops advisor, Rafael Luciani, will present the inaugural Cardijn Lecture on 13 November.
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The Emergence of Synodality: The Latin American Experience
An ACI webinar with Professor Rafael Luciani, Andres Bello Catholic University, Venezuela and Boston College, USA
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Lay People and Synodality
Webinar with Sr Nathalie Becquart, Under-Secretary to the Vatican Synod of Bishops
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Sr Nathalie Becquart: Lay People and Synodality
Register here for the ACI Webinar Thursday 19 August, 7pm EAST
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Young people share views on Synod
At a meeting in the Vatican