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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Dioceses preparing reports for Synod of Bishops process
The content that has been gathered over the past five months will be augmented by other processes that have considered the role of synodality in the life of the Church.
Plenary Council takes next step in discernment journey
Towards the Second Assembly: A Working Document for Members offers a focus for Members’ continuing prayer and reflection.
The intersection of the Synod and Plenary Council
As Bishop Shane Mackinlay explains in the video above, when Pope Francis decided to hold what is now known as the Synod on Synodality, the Church in Australia found itself with some groundwork having already been laid in preparing for the Plenary Council.
Plenary Council: Being open to conversion, renewal and reform requires repentance, Dr Chris Cotter
The Perth Catholic community attended a two-hour seminar at Newman Siena Centre on 24 June, exploring a theme of the Plenary Council, “Discovering A Christ-centred Church that is Open to Conversion, Renewal and Reform.” The event led by Catholic Education Western Australia Director of Religious Education Dr Chris Cotter, was organised by the Archdiocese of Perth Centre for Faith Enrichment, as a space for the community to continue the process of prayer, discernment, and dialogue. By Amanda Murthy.
Plenary Council Member Profile: Fr Phillip Fleay
Introducing Plenary Member Fr Phillip Fleay, Rector of St Charles Seminary, based in Guildford.
Perth educator unpacks objective of being a ‘Humble, Healing, and Merciful’ Church pre-Plenary
Iona Presentation College’s Dean of Mission and Catholic Identity Gemma Thomson, delivered a presentation on 25 March titled “Towards Plenary 2021 – Discovering a Christ-centred Church that is Humble, Healing and Merciful” at Newman Siena Centre. By Matthew Lau.
Plenary Council Member Profile: Fr Vincent Glynn
Plenary Member Fr Vincent Glynn is the Archdiocese of Perth’s Vicar for Education and Adult Faith Formation
The eldest of the six children, a young Vincent attended early primary school firstly at Our Lady of Lourdes Nollamara and then as a foundation student at the new parish of St Gerard Majella, Mirrabooka. He was ordained a priest in December 1982 by Archbishop Goody in St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth.
SPECIAL REPORT: First Plenary Council Assembly takes multi-modal approach, fifteen new delegates from across Australia called
Plenary Council President, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has this week announced an additional 15 new delegates nationwide, who have been called to join the existing 267 delegates ahead of the first assembly of the Plenary Council (PC) to be held in October 2021.
Plenary Council: Welcoming a greater openness to and celebration of diverse cultures in Australia
Discovering a Christ-centred Church that is Inclusive, Participatory and Synodal was at the heart of conversation and reflection on Thursday 19 November at Newman Siena Centre.
