Deepening key themes for the Church in Oceania

Deepening key themes for the Church in Oceania

On Wednesday, a group of theologians presented via video the results of their “communal theological reflection” on the three themes chosen for further deepening: Care for the oceans, synodality and formation for mission. By Sr Bernadette Mary Reis, fsp (Vatican News...
sr Becquart: : ‘You are on forefront of synodality’

sr Becquart: : ‘You are on forefront of synodality’

Synodality, caring for the ocean, and formation for mission were three pastoral challenges that were explored by the Synod Continental Assembly of Oceania in Suva on Tuesday. By Sr Bernadette Mary Reis, fsp (Vatican News Special Envoy) Analyzing particular pastoral...
Witnessing synodality

Witnessing synodality

Day 3 – sr Bernadette Reis, our Vatican News correspondent in Suva bring us the testimony of Susie Sela, Facilitator at the Suva Continental Synodal Assembly, who explains us what synodality means for her and tell us about the good effects that the synodal...
Day 2 Monday Wrap – Understanding community issues

Day 2 Monday Wrap – Understanding community issues

Day 2 – After receiving the fruit of the local stage of the Synod, today delegates took time to gain a better understanding of real community issues. The first a river that has been damaged by a gravel mine and then a community affected by rising sea levels.This...
Seeing and Listening to Peoples’ Experience

Seeing and Listening to Peoples’ Experience

On Monday, the second day of the Synod Continental Assembly in Suva, participants begin to engage Oceania’s response to the Document for the Continental Stage, and engage those on the peripheries, visiting two vulnerable communities. By Sr Bernadette Mary Reis, fsp...