Staying Involved In The Synodal Process
Women’s Ordination Conference
Yesterday, more than 50 women's ordination supporters in Rome gathered at a church containing the relic of St. Mary Magdalene's foot to walk in her footsteps, urging the church to listen to the voices of women calling out for equality. Calling the church toward the...
Women’s Ordination Advocates March to the Vatican asking: Pope Francis, How Long Must Women Wait for Equality?
October 5, 2023For Immediate ReleaseRome, ItalyWomen’s Ordination Advocates March to the Vatican asking: Pope Francis, How Long Must Women Wait for Equality?On October 6, Women’s Ordination Worldwide (WOW) will lead a procession through Rome toward the Vatican calling...
Press Release: Roman Catholic Women Priests are in Rome to Expand the Church’s Tent
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2023 Roman Catholic Women Priests are in Rome to Expand the Church’s Tent In this historical moment, Roman Catholic Women Priests are in Rome to share our experiences of a renewed priestly ministry in inclusive communities around the...
Campaigners mark the start of the Synod with women-led liturgy in Catholic Basilica and Demonstration Outside Vatican
October 4, 2023Rome, ItalyFor Immediate ReleaseToday marks the beginning of an unprecedented four-week long Synod where bishops and lay people will discuss the formerly taboo issue of women’s ordination and the need for women’s full participation in the life of the...
Pope signals openness to blessings for gay couples, study of women’s ordination
Pope Francis has expressed openness to Catholic blessings for same-sex couples, under the condition they are not confused with marriage ceremonies for men and women, in what could be a watershed moment for the church. Click Here to Read Article
Many of us joined together on Sept. 30 to participate in the pre-synodal prayer vigil held in St. Peter’s Square
A pre-Synodal Ecumenical Prayer Vigil took place on Saturday, 30 September, 2023 in St. Peter’s Square in Rome. Pope Francis and representatives of different Christian Churches attended the vigil. The vigil was intended to unite people in praise,...
Let us make our reflections a part of the Synod in Rome
By completing this form, each of us can have our reflections included in the Synod process in Rome. https://www.churchauthority.org/questionnaire/ John Wijngaards of the Wijngaards Institute for Catholic Research explained that the Wijngaards Institute is — in the...
Spirit unbounded Tales of the uninvited
SARAH MAC DONALD The Tablet An international network of reform-minded Catholic movements has organised an assembly to coincide with October’s Synod on Synodality that aims to create an alternative space where laypeople can dis-cuss issues too often swept un-der the...
Report of our GESC gathering August 26, 2023 with Helena Jeppensen-Spuhler
Our session began as always with an opening prayer. Helena shared the synodal experiences she has been involved. She is a theologian who has worked for a Catholic development organization. Before joining them, she worked as a program officer for the Philippines, in...
The Name of the Church is – Synod
The main reason for the renewed interest in the theme of synodality is the attention given to it by Pope Francis since the beginning of his pontificate. The concept of synodality is not present in the documents of the Second Vatican Council, and most of the studies...
Letter to Pope Francis Requesting Appointment of Legacy Bishops in the US
Dear Pope Francis, Thank you for inviting us to speak up and share our Spirit-guided reflections about what we believe is needed for our local and universal Church community. Many of us have been writing to you over the past decade begging for change and are now so...
CCRI calls for a reform-minded Catholic representing U.S. Region XVI to be included in the Synod in Rome this October
For Immediate ReleaseCCRI Contact: Ms. Rene Reid, directorEmail: rene.reid@CatholicChurchReformIntl.orgTelephone: +775-825-9196 off; +775-772-1210 cellJune 3, 2023 North America faces a challenge due to the vast number of conservative bishops who, when given the task...
Letter to Those who Have Influence in the Selection Process for who is Nominated and Approved for the 2023 Synod in Rome and Beyond
This letter will go out to about 30 people including those serving on the Canadian and U.S. continental synod committees. It is addressed specifically to those who have potential influence in the nomination or approval process for who will be invited to participate in...
Future Church Gathering
Future Church held a gathering to discuss the U.S. North American Synod Report. Click the button below for a summary of the meeting with contact information included. Future Church Document