The assembly included facilitated dialogue in response to Pope Francis’ call for a “Synod on Synodality,” an exploration of the life and mission of the Catholic Church.
Atonement friars at assembly discuss pope’s call for ‘Synod on Synodality’
Top Vatican officials invite priests to help contribute to synodal process
They listed a number of fears that priests may be experiencing in light of the call for helping make sure the process is fruitful.
Catholic college leaders urged to listen up in synod sessions
Synodality is the chance to be creative in imagining the future of the church. Use this chance. … Catholic colleges and universities can make a contribution.
Loyola’s leaders say pope’s dialogue with students was weeks in the making
Several people at the university had been frustrated with the lack of energy in the United States around the synodal process initiated last fall by Pope Francis.
Bishop Kettler: Emptying ourselves to make room for Christ
“Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the Church’s 40-day Lenten season when we focus on prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Why does Jesus caution his disciples to do these practices quietly and without fanfare?”
Priest: Listening sessions offer faithful chance ‘to participate, be heard’
The Philadelphia Archdiocese will hold a number of in-person and online listening sessions in the coming weeks as part of preparations for the 2023 world Synod of Bishops on synodality.
Bishop Kettler: With omicron surge declining, masking requirement ends
“We’ve had to make many sacrifices. But we make them in light of our Catholic faith, which calls us to show care and compassion for our neighbors, including the elderly and those with underlying health conditions for whom the virus can have devastating consequences.”
Bishop Kettler: ‘Believe. Celebrate. Live.’
“‘Believe. Celebrate. Live.’ describes our response to this sacred mystery, the source and summit of our faith. The ministries supported by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal bring people closer to Christ and share his Good News.”