Welcome to the Irish Synodal Pathway
On 10 March 2021, the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference announced a Synodal Pathway for the Catholic Church in Ireland. leading to a national synodal assembly or series of assemblies within 5 years. Having walked in communion with the Universal Synod, the Irish Synodal Pathway continues its journey. We now look ahead to the next key moments in our process: a Pre-Synodal Assembly on 18 October 2025 and a National Synodal Assembly on 17 October 2026. These gatherings will be important milestones in our shared discernment as we listen, reflect, and respond to where the Holy Spirit is leading the Church in Ireland.
Recent Videos and Interviews
Irish Synodal Pathway Advances Towards 2025 Assembly
Reviewing the Synod on Synodality - Bishop Brendan Leahy
"The most effective way to implement Synodality is through synods in the local churches"
Implementing the Synod on Synodality
"It offers a path for the Church in the 21st century"