“When the spirit of synodality is practiced, it would make the church an inverted pyramid. Canon law needs to undergo a thorough change, as the present code states clearly that the power of governance is reserved for those in sacred orders,” Father Felix Wilfred said.
Synodality means church must change its structure, says Indian theologian
Atonement friars at assembly discuss pope’s call for ‘Synod on Synodality’
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.
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.
La voluntad de la maestra de Luxemburgo de volverse ‘infantil’ abrió su corazón a la Eucaristía
La voluntad de la maestra de Luxemburgo de volverse ‘infantil’ abrió su corazón a la Eucaristía.
Luxemburg teacher’s willingness to become ‘childlike’ opened her heart to Eucharist
Just a day shy of her 55th birthday, with the children and St. Wendelin School community as her witnesses, Kristin Matchinsky received the Eucharist for the first time at a school Mass.
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.
From the Editor: How to get involved in the local synod process
Bishop Donald Kettler is asking each of our diocese’s 29 Area Catholic Communities to host a synod consultation over the next few months.