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Australasian Catholic Coalition for Church Reform and Garratt Publishing present
Towards the Synod 2024 Opening
Published on 9 July 2024, the Instrumentum Laboris (Working Document) for the second Assembly of the Synod in October 2024 sets the tone and expectations for the Assembly.
A key question for Catholics is: Will it be enough to restore credibility and confidence in an ailing church and reverse the rapidly declining engagement with Mass and the sacraments?
Catholics across the globe have expressed their concerns and desires in copious submissions over the past six years. Will those heart-felt expressions be heard and acted on?
Continuing the pattern of moderated conversations in table groups, the outcomes of this gathering will, in effect, be a test of the synodal process and the quality of Catholic leadership.
Massimo Faggioli and John Warhurst dicussed these questions, the upcoming Synod, and the future beyond the Synod.
A Question & Answer session followed.
The webinar was recorded and is available to view below.
SPEAKER
Massimo Faggioli, PhD
Prof Massimo is a leading authority on the history and administrative inner workings of the Catholic Church with specific expertise in the papacy, Vatican II, the Roman Curia, liturgical reform, new Catholic movements, and Catholicism & global politics. Frequently featured in the national and international media, he is a respected commentator on theological, religious and Church-related issues ranging from the historical to the contemporary.
MODERATOR
John Warhurst, AO
John is Emeritus Professor of Political Science at ANU, Canberra. He was the founding Chair of Concerned Catholics Canberra Goulburn and a delegate from the Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulburn for the Plenary Council 2021-22. He is a regular contributor to Eureka Street magazine and the Canberra Times. John is also published regularly in other major metropolitan daily newspapers and media platforms including the ABC.
RESPONDER
Dr Jill Gowdie, PhD
Jill is a system leader, speaker, writer, scholar and facilitator – and always at heart a teacher. She is Director, Catholic Identity & Mission, Catholic Education, South Australia (CESA) and a recognised leader in Australia and overseas in Formation, Mission and Catholic Education. A visiting fellow at Oxford and KU Leuven universities, Jill is a member of four international networks/thinktanks and Vice President of the Association of Practical Theology in Oceania. Her 2017 book Stirring the Soul of Catholic Education: Formation for Mission is a sought-after text for students and leaders in Catholic education and church ministries.
YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED
ACCCR works to bring about the Church we dream of – a Christ-like Church. Pope Francis’ Synod on Synodality is a moment of hope for this Church. Synodality means all the baptised work together equally in the Church’s mission. We encourage all Catholics to be involved in synodal activities, as well as other activities for renewal and reform. Communication and awareness-raising are essential features. For this we need resources to pay for events as we build on previous werbinars and publications. All ACCCR members involved volunteer their time and effort.
Donations can be made at the following link: https://www.mycause.com.au/p/349520
