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.…
Synod
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…
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…
“Instrumentum laboris” for the Second Session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
This month, the Vatican released “Instrumentum laboris” (the working document) for the Second Session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly…
Leadership Tip of the Month: A Synodal Leadership Reflection
Reflection is an essential process for transforming experiences into genuine learning. As leaders, it’s important to take time from our…
Michael Brough Joins Discerning Leadership in Rome
This month, our Executive Partner, Michael Brough, joined over two dozen leaders from around the world as part of the…
Embracing Synodal Leadership: Equipping Pastoral Leaders to Lead in a Synodal Church
The call to synodality by Pope Francis has reverberated across the Catholic Church, prompting a renewed focus on co-responsible leadership…
Core Concepts for Leadership Formation for a Synodal Church
Leadership formation for ordained and lay ministers looks different when pastoral leaders are being formed to lead within a synodal…