10 minutes with Pope Francis

10 minutes with Pope Francis

The Diocese of Parramatta in New South Wales, Australia, under the leadership of Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen, invited LGBTQIA+ Catholics in the diocese to a conversation for the Synod of Bishops with the question, “If you had 10 minutes with Pope Francis,...
Celebrating Synodality

Celebrating Synodality

Earlier this year, US theologian Brian Flanagan of Marymount University, who is writing a book on synodality, presented a webinar on ‘Celebrating Synodality: synods as a spiritual practice’, in which he discussed the more contemplative side of synodality,...
A synodal consultation on interreligious dialogue

A synodal consultation on interreligious dialogue

On 24 February, the Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations of the St Columban Missionary Society in Australia hosted a synodal consultation. Representatives from the Diocese of Parramatta were invited, including members of the Interfaith Commission, priests,...
Commitment and creativity also mark participation in Brazil

Commitment and creativity also mark participation in Brazil

From all over the world we receive beautiful, well-prepared and very interesting content with explanations of what a synod is. The diocese of Xingu-Altamira in the state of Pará (Brazil) is one of many examples. The diocese has created a website specifically for the...