New Study Emphasizes the Necessity of Listening
Trust in all institutions — not just the Church — has been steadily declining for decades. The October 2023 Synod…
Synodality
Practicing the Art of “Yes, and…” in the Workplace
Introduction: Synodal Listening Over the past several years, Catholics have become more familiar with the term synodality, which means to…
Pope Francis Appoints More Women to Top Leadership Roles
The recent appointment of Sister Simona Brambilla as the first woman to head the Vatican Dicastery for the Institutes of…
New Pastoral Plans in Several Dioceses Set the Stage for Synodal Leadership and Management
At the start of the new year, several U.S. dioceses — Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Archdiocese of Newark, and Diocese of…
On the Journey with Young Adults
Sr. Teresa Maya, CCVI, reflects on her experience at the 2024 Catholic Partnership Summit as a facilitator and participant. Our…
Accountability, Evaluation, and Transparency: Pillars of a Synodal Church
In an historic speech at the Synod’s close, Pope Francis ratified the final document of the multi-year Synod on…
Synod Takeaway: Laity Participation in Bishop Selections
The Final Document from the Synod includes many recommendations to increase transparency, accountability, and co-responsibility in the Church, including a…
Rebuilding Trust and the Role of the Church in Addressing Mental Health
The final Synod document provided the Church a to-do list of recommendations, many aimed at restoring trust and strengthening our institutions…
The Synod on Synodality Delegates Approve Final Document
The latest gathering in the three-year Synod on Synodality came to a close in Rome last week and concluded…
Churches as Unifying, Civic Institutions
Christianity Today published an article in 2022 that is making the rounds on social media on the eve of…