The synthesis of the three-week-long meeting said the church needs to be more welcoming while not betraying traditional teachings By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A report summarizing discussions at the assembly of the Synod of Bishops said the church may need more welcoming pastoral approaches, especially to people who feel excluded, […]
The Synod on Synodality: 10 things to know about October’s historic meeting in Rome
By Maria Wiering OSV News The eyes of the Catholic world turn to Rome Oct. 4, as the worldwide Synod of Bishops convenes on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi to focus on “synodality” and understanding what it means in terms of “communion, participation and mission” in the church. Here’s what it is, how […]
Synod assembly not a TV show, won’t be open to press, pontiff says
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM MONGOLIA — The Synod of Bishops is not a television show or a parliamentary debate, and its discussions will not be open to the public or to reporters, Pope Francis said. “We must safeguard the synodal climate,” the pope responded Sept. 4 when asked […]
Common hopes, lingering pain
U.S. synod report finds participants seek a more welcoming church where ‘lived reality’ is prioritized over rules By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Catholics across the country continue to feel wounded by the clergy abuse crisis, seek a more welcoming church in which their “lived reality” is prioritized over rules and regulations, and […]
The synodality report
The diocese submits its findings from consultation sessions held in preparation for the 2023 Synod in Rome By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald In preparation for the October 2023 Synod of Bishops in Rome, Pope Francis asked every diocese in the world to conduct its own consultation process, the findings from which would be filtered […]
Photo: Synodal discussion
Students and staff of the Newman Center at the University of Hawaii-Manoa and Chaminade University of Honolulu campus ministry huddle Feb. 16 at the Newman Center for an evening of discussion in response to Bishop Larry Silva’s request for input for the 2023 Synod of Bishops. (Photo courtesy of Dann Ebina)
From the bishop’s desk: The church wants to hear from you
LETTER TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE DIOCESE OF HONOLULU Dear Sisters and Brothers, Peace be with you! Pope Francis has called for a worldwide involvement of engagement of as many people as possible to prepare for the Synod of Bishops in October 2023, whose theme is: “The Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission.” Each diocese […]
REQUEST FOR INPUT REGARDING THE SYNODAL NATURE OF THE CHURCH
To: The Clergy, Religious and Faithful of the Diocese of Honolulu From: Bishop Larry Silva Date: October 17, 2021 Peace be with you! Pope Francis has announced a Synod of Bishops, which is to take place in October 2023 in Rome. In preparation for that Synod, he has asked every diocese in the world […]