Year in Review 2024 Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst 49 Synod for a Synodal Church Bishop Shane, attended the final phase of the Synod. Elected as an Oceania representative and one of only ten representatives from around the world commissioned to the final document oversight committee, ensuring accuracy reflecting the Synod’s discussions and decisions. The Synod document project presented to Pope Francis, drew on consultation over the last four years and dove into themes like synodality, participation in Church life and decision making, accountability, renewing our witness to the Gospel, the relation between local Churches and the whole Church, and how the Pope’s ministry of unity is exercised. The discussions were organised into five modules: Foundations, Relations, Pathways, Places and Conclusion, with the latter focused on finalising the document for the Pope. The aim is that these spirit-led discussions will pave the way for concrete actions and reforms, leading to a more inclusive, participatory, and missionary Church that truly embodies the spirit of synodality.
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