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…
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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…
“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…
Catholic Leaders Circle: A Space to Listen, Learn, and Grow Together
When the COVID-19 pandemic caused much of the world to shut down, Catholic leaders looked to one another for support,…