The Church in France is embracing the synodal journey like never before! Three major events will take place in the coming weeks/months to facilitate access to and deepen understanding of the synodal style of the Church.
A Church in Transition
Theology and Practice of Synodality
The course is promoted by the Faculty of Theology in Geneva and led by Prof. Grégory Solari of the University of Fribourg.
The course takes place on Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. from 19 February to 28 May 2026.
It is also possible to attend the course as an auditor: www.unige.ch/auditeurs
For more information about the course: https://www.unige.ch/theologie/actualites/une-eglise-en-transition-theologie-de-la-synodalite
The Diocese of Nantes is organising a Conference on the Synod on Synodality on 11 March at 8 p.m. Sr. Anne-Cathy Graber will share her experience of the Synod as a fraternal delegate.
Sister Anne-Cathy Graber, Chemin Neuf Community, Co-holder of the Chair of Ecumenical Theology, Mennonite Evangelical Pastor, member of the Dombes Group.
More info on: https://www.diocese44.fr/event/conference-synode-sur-la-synodalite/
Colloquium
Synodality in the Church. What now? Promise of missionary renewal or lasting ecclesial tension?
The Higher Institute of Religious Sciences is organizing this Colloquium in Toulouse on 9–10 April from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The aim will be to highlight the theology underlying the experience of this synod, as well as the paradoxical nature of its reception, and more fundamentally, to examine the conditions for transmitting the method implemented during this synodal work at the local level.
What paths does the synod open up for the People of God, what progress does it allow for in building a more synodal Church? What obstacles remain, what challenges need to be overcome?
To answer these questions, a large number of speakers will be present, including Sr. Nathalie Becquart, Undersecretary of the General Secretariat of the Synod.
More info on: https://www.ict-toulouse.fr/evenement/la-synodalite-en-eglise-et-maintenant/