Plenary Council
Looking back to the Plenary Council of 1937
Bishop John Barry (centre of group wearing biretta) PHOTO: National Archives of Australia, A3560, 4812 The first formal session of the Australian Church’s Fifth Plenary ... Read More
Archbishop emphasises need for discernment in second Plenary phase
Archbishop Christopher Prowse As the second phase of the Plenary Council process gets under way, Archbishop Christopher Prowse has emphasised the key role of discernment. ... Read More
Dioceses join in the Plenary Council spirit
Maitland-Newcastle Bishop Bill Wright has convoked a diocesan synod commencing in November this year directed towards the Plenary Council and beyond. Read More
Final report captures the voices of 222,000 people
The National Centre for Pastoral Research has published the final report of the Listening and Dialogue phase of the Plenary Council, capturing the voices of ... Read More
Applications open for council discernment groups
The Plenary Council has opened applications for the Discernment and Writing Groups that will help consider the Council’s National Themes for Discernment. Read More
Should we start again?
THE question of Church reform and renewal is high on the agenda, and the Royal Commission and the upcoming Plenary Council have given the question ... Read More
Dr Maeve Heaney to present at this year’s St Thomas More Parish and Forum Dinner
Drawing on discussion points that have arisen from the Royal Commission and Plenary Council, this year’s St Thomas More Forum could hardly be more timely. Read More