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The Synod of Bishops, to which all People of God in Australia have now had their attention redirected after the Plenary Council, is another gigantic exercise in consultation and discernment undertaken by the Church. By John Warhurst
As secretary to the Council, Fr David Ranson was deeply absorbed in the lead-up, in the events of the week itself and now in assessing what comes next. He might surprise you with his judgements. They're delivered by a man with an acute sense of Church procedures but also with an eye to possibilities. By Geraldine Doogue
Australia's Plenary Council was disrupted July 6 after more than 60 of the 277 members protested issues regarding women in the church, including the defeat of a motion to support for the ordination of women as deacons.
The agenda for the Second Assembly of Australia's Plenary Council was disrupted July 6 after more than 60 of the 277 members staged a protest ...
Sister Patricia Fox remains connected with those fighting for justice in a country she loves