FAQs

The aim of our Archdiocesan Synod was to discern the practical and Spirit-led actions that we, as the Archdiocese of Brisbane, need to undertake in the Implementation Phase of the Plenary Council.

These actions take into consideration what is already happening across the Archdiocese that should be affirmed, what learnings can be harnessed and shared, and where the gaps and needs are.

SYNOD24 Session 1:

September 6^th and 7^th at the Xavier Centre, Holy Spirit Seminary 487 Earnshaw Rd, Banyo

Opening Mass (open to public):

Friday September 6^th 9:00am – 10:00am at the Australian Catholic University Chapel, 1100 Nudgee Rd, Banyo

SYNOD24 Session 2:

October 11^th and 12^th at the Xavier Centre, Holy Spirit Seminary 487 Earnshaw Rd, Banyo

Closing Mass (open to public):

Saturday October 12^th 2:00pm – 3:00pm at the Australian Catholic University Chapel, 1100 Nudgee Rd, Banyo

There was approximately 130 Synod Members representing the full diversity of our church.

A Diocesan Synod, like our SYNOD24, was required by canon law to include Bishops, members of the clergy, members of religious orders, theologians, canonists, and members of the lay faithful representing parishes, Archdiocesan agencies, organisations and communities.

Each Deanery was asked to elect two parishioners as their representatives. 

The aim of SYNOD24 was to vote on a series of actions that will help the Brisbane Archdiocese to implement the Plenary Council Decrees. However communities can discern their own actions that they can implement to reach out to those on the margins and participate more fully in the mission of the church. In fact, you are encouraged to do so! We are all called, as part of our Baptism, to be active participants in the life and mission of our church.

Consultation Guides and other resources are available on the website for parishes, communities, agencies and organisations to engage with, so read through the Plenary Council Decrees and start dreaming of ways you can contribute to a more co-responsible church on mission.

The focus of SYNOD24 was to discuss, debate and ultimately vote on a series of actions that will provide the pathway for our Archdiocese to begin implementing the decrees of the Australian Fifth Plenary Council. See the Plenary Council Decrees for the 8 themes that we explored.

Archbishop Mark Coleridge called the Synod and Bishop Tim Norton SVD served as Chair.

Bishop Tim worked alongside Synod Executive Officer Steph Jorna, the Synod Engagement Team and the Synod Writing Team to shape and guide the process.

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