Invitation to contribute to Synod working groups
There's still time to give your contribution to the study groups established to explore the topics and issues pertaining to the Synod on Synodality. Contributions are welcome via email until 31st March 2025 via synodus@synod.va.
The ten study (or working) groups were established following the First Session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in March 2024, and are overseen by Cardinal Mario Grech.
The 10 study groups themes are below:
Each have a video introduction and reports you can access here >>
Aspects of the relationship between the Eastern Catholic Churches and the church
Listening to the Cry of the Poor
The mission in a Digital Environment
The revision of the Ratio Fundamentalis in a missionary synodal perspective (the figure of the Priest)
Some theological and canonical matters regarding specific ministerial forms (including women)
The relationship between Bishops, consecrated life, and ecclesial associations
Some aspects of the person and ministry of the Bishop from a missionary synodal perspective
The Role of Papal Representatives (Nuncios) in a missionary synodal perspective
For a shared discernment of controversial doctrinal, pastoral, and ethical issues
The reception of the fruits of the ecumenical journey in ecclesial practices