Reports from Rome
Selection of our Bishops
All are encouraged not to wait for some instruction from the hierarchy. If this change is to occur, it is up to the leadership of the laity to step forward. Often this will be from the diocesan or parish council but, if these don’t exist, then it is up to leaders in the parish or the community.
Selection of our Bishops
The final document of the 2024 Synod, paragraph 70, says: “A bishop’s service is a service in, with and for the community. It is carried out through the proclamation of the Word and by presiding over the celebration of the Eucharist and the other sacraments.
This is why the Synodal Assembly desires that the People of God have a greater voice in choosing bishops.”
How To Become A Synodal Parish
If you want to bring synodality to your parish, we will schedule a time to offer this. If there is sufficient interest, we may offer this more than once.
In the spirit of synodalidy, on Saturday, November 23, the int’l networks are sponsoring an online event guiding local parish communities into suggested ways for involving the whole community in the selection of bishops and pastors.
Final Report for the 2024 Synod
The 52-page document, which was approved by 355 synod members in attendance, outlines the proposals reached by consensus for Church renewal.
Vaticanelle
VATICANELLE is a parody with seven Women bishops and Pope Sister Martha in a Synod of Bishops discussing if men could be ordained. After a long discussion a clear decision is made:
Ad Experimentum suitable men will be ordained as priests and deacons in those communities that wish to take this opportunity.
The motion is approved by a vote 6 – 2.
Exploring the Roles and Responsibilities of Women in a Synodal Church
In this moment of deep reflection and transformation for the Church, you are invited to actively engage in this important event designed to amplify the voices of women in the synodal journey. This webinar will bring together a group of inspiring speakers many of whom...
The Holy Shakeup Comes to Rome
Bishop Bridget Mary Meehan ARCWP ordained three priests: Belen Repiso Carrillo from Spain, and Anne Malloy La Tour and Mary Katherine Daniels from the United States and t hree deacons Loan Rocher from France, and Maria Teresa Ribeiro Rosa and Txus Garcia Pascual from Spain on the Dram, a boat, anchored on the Tiber River.
Reports from the Ground in Rome
The highlight of the presentations during the We Are Church Int’l meetings was Vaticanelle – parady play of an all female hierarchy weighing the requests from men to be accepted into the prieshood.
Meetings Too!
The meetings were led by Colm Holmes and Martha Heizer and included We are Church Germany, Austria, Italy, Ireland, UK, Scotland, Pakistan, and U.S. among others.
Becoming a Synodal Church
It is our hope that Synod delegates will be emboldened by the Gospel to advocate for women’s equality and gender equity so that a path toward credible synodality can be initiated at this Synod with the urgency it requires. Guided by the Holy Spirit, may it be so.
Oceana Continental Report
Synodality is alive and well in Oceana.
People appreciated the opportunity to be heard and took seriously their call to share roles and act co-responsibly, and the opportunity to review existing structures.
There is a strong sense of the church being a vehicle for empowerment of peoples to address critical issues and improve the well-being of all.