The Synod of Bishops, to which all People of God in Australia have now had their attention redirected after the Plenary Council, is another gigantic exercise in consultation and discernment undertaken by the Church. By John Warhurst
Ten days after the conclusion of the first Assembly of the Plenary Council each member was sent an Evaluation Form to complete. As well as reflecting on our experience we were asked to consider how we would complete the phrase ‘It would have been good if…’. The authorities told us that our responses would help to plan the second Assembly. By John Warhurst
One of the key questions is how the church might better embrace its diverse liturgical traditions and the cultural gifts of immigrant communities to enrich the church in Australia.
Plenary Council members ask Australian church to embrace its diversity ncronline.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ncronline.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Australian Bishops report improvement in safeguarding standards vaticannews.va - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from vaticannews.va Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.