Melbourne Synod 2026
A synod is a gathering of God’s people – bishops, priests and representatives – who come and discern together about matters regarding faith, governance, and pastoral care. This process involves prayer, dialogue, and consultation, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of the Church’s mission in the contemporary world.
Towards Synod 2026
Preparations for a Synod to be held in the Archdiocese of Melbourne in 2026 are now underway. A synodal gathering is focused on pastoral renewal and can result in decrees or pastoral plans that guide the diocese in its planning. In a letter to the faithful of Melbourne, Archbishop Peter A Comensoli invited the community to join the journey and identified three key themes for the Synod:
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Young Discipleship
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Missionary Leadership
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Formation and Participation
‘They have emerged consistently and clearly through all the listening, discernment, and consultation undertaken in recent years across the Archdiocese,’ the Archbishop said, ‘including the Plenary Council process, the global Synod, and our local pastoral initiatives. Together, they will now form the foundational focus of our Archdiocesan Synod.’
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