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Synodality: Now the rubber hits the road. CCCG Public forum, Canberra
With the conclusion of the Synod on Synodality and the Diocesan Assembly, Canberra Goulburn Catholics can choose to embrace this more participatory style of Church or continue with more of the same. We at Concerned Catholics Canberra Goulburn (CCCG) are all for change and are offering a public forum to hear from experts and then workshop the implications of synodality for our parishes, school boards, social services and youth ministries.
Panel: Adj Prof Susan Pascoe, Terry Fewtrell, Dr Patrick McArdle, Ms Chole Kelly.
When and where: 7:15-9:30pm, Thursday 27 Feb 2025, Marist College Senior Hall
Link for - Being Adult People of God in the 21st Century - Diarmuid O'Murchu. We Are Church Ireland
9 Jan 25. In the pre-evolutionary model, truth is invested in wise individuals, representing a parental, hierarchical system. In the evolutionary model, truth itself evolves as relational adults seek out the truth through a range discerning groups.
Recording of talk on 9th January 2025
“When you are confronted by evidence that the faith in which you were brought up no longer provides an adequate explanation for the nature, meaning and purpose of your life, you have three choices. You continue as before. You can abandon the faith. Or, third, you can accept the new knowledge and use it to develop a more mature understanding of what lies at the core of your beliefs. ——-“(John Feehan)
Recording of talk on 16th January 2025
23rd January
What does it mean to belong to a faith community, that is nourishing for people and the earth alike? How to revision the meaning of sacraments in this wider context.
Link coming soon
Breaking the silence - Anna Adamcikova. Root and Branch Synod 23.1.2025
Anna Adamcikova tells Root & Branchers her story after 25 years’ service as a nun with the Missionaries of Charity. She’ll be in conversation with Brian Devlin, former priest, whistleblower and author.
He says,“Anna’s bravery in deciding to leave, giving up security, trust what was inside her, and walk her own way, and her lack of anger about how she has been treated, and how she still wants to care for those in need, deserves to be shown to others.”
Link coming soon
Landing strip or Launching Pad? Trish Gemmell and Michael Gill. Concerned lay Catholics (Canada) 23.1.25
Australian and Canadian perspectives on the historic nature of the Synod on Synodality.
What’s next for Australia and Canada, as sisters and brothers learn together. Join us for a lively and spirit-filled conversation with Michael Gill and Trish Gemmell as they unpack the Synod in Australia and we compare and contrast with Canada’s experience.