by Gerry O’Hanlon, SJ | Dec 6, 2021 | News
Pope Francis speaks a lot about discernment, and it is clear that he regards it as a key feature of synodality. It is what distinguishes the way of proceeding of the Church from that of a parliament or even a citizens’ assembly- it is like these (Francis called the...
by Patricia Carroll | Dec 6, 2021 | News
There is much talk in the Church about being on a synodal pathway but what does that mean? A synod is a gathering, and a pathway implies a journey. This means that we are going to be journeying together for a significant length of time, in fact it means that this way...
by Josephine Enenmo, OLA | Dec 6, 2021 | News
I am delighted at this opportunity to share my experience of being part of the Church in Ireland and my hopes for this journey titled: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission. The Preparatory Document for the Synod states that a Synodal Church, in...