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In 2020, after 22 consecutive years as the busiest airport in the world, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport dropped to number two, as Covid-19 changed the way we travel. I arrived at this airport eight years earlier for the first time. I had been told,...
The Diocese of Palmerston North is currently offering three Online Synod Sessions that are open to anyone within the diocese to register for and participate. Scroll down to explore some questions you may have and links to register!Although the preference is for groups...
The Synod on Synodality, initiated by Pope Francis in October 2021, embodies his vision for a more inclusive and participatory Catholic Church. This global, multi-year process engages all members of the Church in dialogue and discernment, emphasising the importance of...
During this significant time in the Church’s history, Pope Francis invited ALL of us to reflect on our faith journey and share our vision for the future of the Catholic Church. Thank you for your participation! People across the Diocese of Palmerston North were...
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCISFOR LENT 2022 “Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest,if we do not give up. So then, while we have the opportunity,let us do good to all” (Gal 6:9-10) Dear Brothers and Sisters, Lent is...
THE FUNDAMENTAL QUESTION The Synod poses the following fundamental question: A synodal Church, in announcing the Gospel, “journeys together.” How is this “journeying together” happening today in your particular Church? What steps does the Spirit invite us to take in...
Comprehensive notes are AVAILABLE on request: please email synod@pndiocese.org.nz
Individual Discernment If you wish to make an individual response, then this simple process may help you develop clarity about what you want to say.Take some silent time to pray about how you will arrive at your response. Don’t focus on the theme initially. Instead...
A Spiritual Conversation (for groups) A suitable method for group dialogue which resonates with the principles of synodality is the Spiritual Conversation method, which promotes active participation, attentive listening, reflective speaking, and spiritual discernment....
Tips for promoting the Synod in your parish Have some paper copies of the 'Participation Booklet' at the back of the Church for people to pick up. Put a poster up in the foyer, meeting rooms, office etc. Use your parish app, newsletter, email distribution groups and...
Content from the Diocese of Palmerston North Synod Introduction Session 21 October 2021 Pope Francis has invited the Catholic Church to embark on a journey together. He recongnises the need for synodality in the Spirit of Vatican II, as he has intimated that we...