Remembering that Scripture must aways be at the heart of the Synodal Journey, Bishop Vincent has given much thought, and in prayer has found the scripture passage that will guide us in this process.
The topic was the importance of authentic Friendships at the last Theology Hour on Friday 13 May 2022 at ACU Blacktown Campus. Over 30 young adults gathered to connect and listen to the wisdom offered by Br Bernard Mary Fonkalsrud OFM Conv, based at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Kellyville.
The one thing all humans have in common is that each of us wants to be happy, says Brother David Steindl-Rast, a monk and interfaith scholar. And happiness, he suggests, is born from gratitude. An inspiring lesson in slowing down, looking where you’re going, and above all, being grateful. This Saturday Sessions guide offers a reflection for your small group.
Saturday 14 October saw the first full day of the Diocese of Parramatta’s Synod, where resolutions from four out of six thematic areas were voted on by Members of the Assembly after prayer, listening and discernment.
The Diocesan Synod is an invitation to all to journey or walk together and to reflect the true nature of the Church as People of God. It is a time for the diocese to listen to the Spirit and discern the way forward, reflecting on its past, looking to the future, and making plans for growth and development.
Learn more about the next stages following the Synod assembly by visiting parracatholic.org/synod2023
View images from the Synod by visiting www.flickr.com/photos/parracatholic/albums
On Sunday 15 October, after two full days, the Diocese of Parramatta’s Synod gathering came to an end.
“This has been a historic event, and we give thanks to God for it,” said Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta said during the Closing Mass.
The Diocesan Synod is an invitation to all to journey or walk together and to reflect the true nature of the Church as People of God. It is a time for the diocese to listen to the Spirit and discern the way forward, reflecting on its past, looking to the future, and making plans for growth and development.
Learn more about the next stages following the Synod assembly by visiting parracatholic.org/synod2023
View images from the Synod by visiting www.flickr.com/photos/parracatholic/albums
On Friday 13 October, the Diocese of Parramatta kicked off its 2023 Diocesan Synod, a three-day gathering of over 280 delegates from across Western Sydney, the Blue Mountains and beyond to listen, discuss and pray about the future of the local Catholic Church under the theme “Behold I am doing a new thing” (Isaiah 43:19).
The Diocesan Synod is an invitation to all to journey or walk together and to reflect the true nature of the Church as People of God. It is a time for the diocese to listen to the Spirit and discern the way forward, reflecting on its past, looking to the future, and making plans for growth and development.
Learn more about the next stages following the Synod assembly by visiting parracatholic.org/synod2023
View images from the Synod by visiting www.flickr.com/photos/parracatholic/albums