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The Synod final document
13 November 2015The final document on the Synod on the family has been translated by Bishop Michael Campbell of Lancaster UK. The unofficial translation summarises well the thoughts and hopes of the Synod of Bishops during the three-week gathering in Rome: "The family... - Author: Archbishop Mark's Statements
The Synod final document
13 November 2015The final document on the Synod on the family has been translated by Bishop Michael Campbell of Lancaster UK. The unofficial translation summarises well the thoughts and hopes of the Synod of Bishops during the three-week gathering in Rome: "The family... - Author: Archbishop Mark's Statements
On the Road Together - The final post
26 October 2015Into St Peter's we marched yesterday to close the Synod that had opened three weeks ago. It seemed like three months. When I made it to my place and sat down, I felt a fatigue come over me - probably the let-down after the intensity and sheer hard work... - Author: Archbishop Mark's Statements
On the Road Together - A radio conversation
26 October 2015A few of my blog posts were brought up in this interview with Noel Debien - from ABC Radio in Australia. We were able to speak about many Synod moments in the 30-minute interview. I enjoyed speaking with Noel before the final Mass of the Synod. I told... - Author: Archbishop Mark's Statements
On the Road Together - A radio conversation
26 October 2015A few of my blog posts were brought up in this interview with Noel Debien - from ABC Radio in Australia. We were able to speak about many Synod moments in the 30-minute interview. I enjoyed speaking with Noel before the final Mass of the Synod. I told... - Author: Archbishop Mark's Statements
On the Road Together - Wonderment, gratitude, relief, weariness
25 October 2015When we returned to the Synod Hall yesterday afternoon for voting, there was another touch of high farce - an unscripted skit to finish this Synod of surprises. After we'd recited the Adsumus prayer (used daily at Vatican II), the president of the day... - Author: Archbishop Mark's Statements
On the Road Together - The last day
25 October 2015The end is nigh. Upon entering the Synod Hall and until we began the prayer, I sensed a mood of restlessness tinged with frivolity as we looked to start the last day. There was a lot of movement, much chattering, a fair bit of laughter. At last we were... - Author: Archbishop Mark's Statements
On the Road Together - A new Congregation
23 October 2015When we made it back into the Hall yesterday, the Secretary General said the Pope wanted to say a word. My ears pricked up. This Pope doesn't take the microphone just for the sake of it. What's going on here, I thought. Well, again he caught us on the... - Author: Archbishop Mark's Statements
On the Road Together - A new Congregation
23 October 2015When we made it back into the Hall yesterday, the Secretary General said the Pope wanted to say a word. My ears pricked up. This Pope doesn't take the microphone just for the sake of it. What's going on here, I thought. Well, again he caught us on the... - Author: Archbishop Mark's Statements
On the Road Together - Seeking reality
22 October 2015Yesterday was supposed to be a free day for all but 10 of the Synod members - those chosen by the Pope to draft the final document. They were hard at it all day and (I imagine) into the night. They have a colossal job. But a few others - myself among...