Diocese of Parramatta Synod
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Recently, Pope Francis spoke to the bishops and diocesan representatives from across Italy and gave some advice that can also apply to our local Church here in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. ...
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This journey of synodality we have commenced has many uncertainties: what exactly will this journey be like? Where exactly will it take us?
We are not the first to make such a journey into unknown territory, guided only by faith and the Spirit. Mary, Mother of the Church, herself lived...
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The Church of our time has been called to travel on a journey to become more synodal. How will we make that journey? Where are our maps?
“In the great journey of life,” Pope Francis said in his homily on the feast of Pentecost, “the Spirit teaches us where...
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Most Catholics had never heard the word “synodality” until a few years ago. Then the Holy Father started to use it often in his letters and homilies. He urged all of us baptised to take part in becoming more synodal. Why this change? ...
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“We gain control by letting go. We come to know by not knowing,” says Fr Michael Whelan SM as he explains the power of listening within....
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Over the next few months, as part of the Synod process, Bishop Vincent is asking us to put our feelings about the Church into words. This includes children’s feelings, too. But even for adults, expressing our emotions effectively is sometimes easier said than done....
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“Jesus is curious. He asks questions,” says Qwayne Guevara, Lead Facilitator of the Synod taking place in the Diocese of Parramatta in 2023 and 2024. Questions, says Qwayne, are a great way to set the scene for openness and listening and a new ‘bold humility’ to live our faith....
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Consultations continue for the Diocesan Synod's Listening Stage. Update: 11 July 2023....
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Consultations continue for the Diocesan Synod's Listening Stage. Update: 30 June 2023....
Recently, Pope Francis spoke to the bishops and diocesan representatives from across Italy and gave some advice that can also apply to our local Church here in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. ...
This journey of synodality we have commenced has many uncertainties: what exactly will this journey be like? Where exactly will it take us? We are not the first to make such a journey into unknown territory, guided only by faith and the Spirit. Mary, Mother of the Church, herself lived...
The Church of our time has been called to travel on a journey to become more synodal. How will we make that journey? Where are our maps? “In the great journey of life,” Pope Francis said in his homily on the feast of Pentecost, “the Spirit teaches us where...
Most Catholics had never heard the word “synodality” until a few years ago. Then the Holy Father started to use it often in his letters and homilies. He urged all of us baptised to take part in becoming more synodal. Why this change? ...
“We gain control by letting go. We come to know by not knowing,” says Fr Michael Whelan SM as he explains the power of listening within....
Over the next few months, as part of the Synod process, Bishop Vincent is asking us to put our feelings about the Church into words. This includes children’s feelings, too. But even for adults, expressing our emotions effectively is sometimes easier said than done....
“Jesus is curious. He asks questions,” says Qwayne Guevara, Lead Facilitator of the Synod taking place in the Diocese of Parramatta in 2023 and 2024. Questions, says Qwayne, are a great way to set the scene for openness and listening and a new ‘bold humility’ to live our faith....
Consultations continue for the Diocesan Synod's Listening Stage. Update: 11 July 2023....