Led by love and the Spirit, U.S. priests ready for Rome synod meeting March 22, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, World News The group — selected by the USCCB as part of a 300-member worldwide delegation — will also speak with Pope Francis during the April 28-May 2 meeting.
Parishioners gather in Hagerstown for Synod of Bishops’ Interim Stage Consultations March 21, 2024By Kyle J. Andrews Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Synodality, Western Vicariate Carrie Stumpf meticulously wrote notes as a group of parishioners from parishes across Western Maryland and bordering Frederick County spoke at a circular table in St. Joseph Catholic Church’s auditorium March 12. She was among a group of people who met at the Hagerstown parish for the Interim Stage Diocesan Consultations, as a part of the XVI General Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. The goal of the synod is to bring dialogue from clergy, religious and laity to pray, ascertain, communicate and hear each other out.
Five U.S. priests tapped to share pastoral insights for the Synod on Synodality March 20, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, Synodality, World News Five U.S. priests will travel to Rome in April to share their experiences of parish life with the ongoing Synod of Bishops on synodality.
Pope sets up groups to study most controversial issues raised at synod March 14, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has decided that some of the most controversial issues raised at the first assembly of the Synod of Bishops on synodality will be examined by study groups that will work beyond the synod’s final assembly in October.
Experts: Pope’s push for synodality key to putting church’s ‘best ideas’ in play March 14, 2024By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Synodality is a key theme of Pope Francis’ pontificate and its importance to the church’s mission can be seen in the American church’s response to policy issues including migration, said experts in a Georgetown University panel discussion marking the pontiff’s 11th anniversary.
International Women’s Day: Celebrations in synod season explore hopes March 7, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News International Women’s Day has long been an occasion for women and men connected to the Vatican to gather to discuss the role of women in the church and society.
Prayerful listening combats clericalism, promotes synodality, speakers say March 3, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News The first assembly of the synod on synodality demonstrated that an effective way to break the chains of clericalism and highlight the voices and experience of women in the church is to begin by listening and praying together before discussing issues, said two synod participants.
Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholics invited to participate in regional Synod on Synodality sessions February 29, 2024By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Synodality The archdiocese is inviting parishioners and parish leaders to voice their opinions as the Catholic Church continues a three-year process of reflection, listening and dialogue to refine its mission and direction.
U.S. sociologist who has studied parishes, Catholic movements, women’s ministry looks forward to synod role February 27, 2024By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, World News Sociologist Tricia C. Bruce has dedicated her career to trying to understand American Catholics’ attitudes and behavior. She will draw on that experience in her new role as a consultor to the General Secretariat of the Synod, which she expects to include listening to diverse voices and considering broad questions, she said.
Vatican announces synod assembly dates; formation of study groups February 19, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Synodality, Vatican, World News The second assembly of the Synod of Bishops on synodality will meet Oct. 2-27 and will be preceded by several formal studies coordinated by the synod general secretariat working with various offices of the Roman Curia.
McElroy: Reactions to ‘Fiducia’ reflect ‘decentralization,’ but ‘animus’ toward LGBTQ people endures February 19, 2024By Pablo Kay OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, World News The Vatican’s decision to allow varying implementations of its recent document on blessings for people in irregular and same-sex unions is part of a “great move toward decentralization” in the Catholic Church amid the ongoing Synod on Synodality, said Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego.
300 parish priests to participate in Vatican synod meeting, meet with pope February 5, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Three hundred parish priests from all over the world will come to Rome and make their contribution to the ongoing Synod of Bishops on synodality by sharing their experiences of parish life, the Vatican said.
