A feminist reading of the gospel might help to advance the role of women in the church. This is an edited version of a reflection by Peter Maher, Sydney priest, offered at the Conversations Zoom on August 17, sponsored by Yarra Theological Union, Australasian Coalition of Catholic Church Reform and Garrett Publishing.
John Scanlon, Sydney Catholic, writes about some of the challenges facing the synodal process in the light of the Plenary Council.
Catholic school principals of the States and Territories produced an open letter to the Bishops of Australia to express concerns about the Plenary motions and procedures. It was written to Archbishop Costelloe on September 6 and is reprinted in full.
Fr Joe O’Shea, retired, of Rye, Victoria, offers some reflections on ways parishes might build faith communities.
Massimo Faggioli writes about how the synodal process is speaking through local Churches all over the world. How will Rome respond? Reprinted with permission La Croix International June 20, 2022.
