Julieann Moran: Synodal Pathway Update
| Working Groups Take Forward Synodal Pathway Priorities |
| Link to video of Julieann Moran speaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV4lF9EeeUE |
| We’ve reached another important moment on the Irish Synodal Pathway. Following on from our original question “What does God want from the Church in Ireland at this time?” seven priority areas were discerned by the People of God across Ireland. These point to where we are being called to focus: Belonging Co-responsibility and lay ministry Faith formation and catechesis Family Healing Women Young people Working Groups Established: Seven working groups, one for each priority, are now in place. Each group brings together women and men from across Ireland who have been part of the synodal journey over the past five years. Members were nominated by dioceses, organisations, movements, and others who have been engaged in the process. To support shared leadership and strong connection across the Church, each group includes: a member of the National Synodal Team, a bishop, a person with responsibility at national level in the relevant area and several other people bringing lived experience, along with pastoral and theological knowledge, and expertise from across the life of the Church in Ireland. Work Now Underway: The groups have already begun their work. They are meeting, praying, listening and engaging with those who also bring lived experience and particular expertise. Over the coming weeks, they will continue this process of discernment to develop practical and actionable proposals for the Church in Ireland. These proposals are grounded in what has been heard through the synodal process and shaped by careful reflection on what is possible at parish, diocesan, and national level. It is hoped that all submissions from the Working Groups will be completed by 31st May 2026. An Invitation: This is a significant stage in the journey where we have moved from listening to shaping concrete steps for the future. We invite you to please keep the members of these working groups in your prayers as they carry this responsibility on behalf of us all. Further InformationFurther information is available at www.synod.ie |