The Future is Arriving Shortly
- Written by: Frank Callus
The Trustees of ACTA and some members have been in discussion regarding the future of ACTA. At a meeting on 9th November, they reiterated their commitment to an organisation that supported open and honest dialogue within the Church. As a member organisation it has always sought to reflect the views of members. The development of synodality has sharpened the focus on the need for participation, the requirement for formation and the importance of being a “voice for the voiceless.” The need for ACTA has not gone away- but our work does need to reflect the changes that have come in the wake of the Francis papacy.
Trustees felt there was a need to refresh the underpinning statement of the purpose of ACTA, to reflect the ongoing debate about the role of clergy religious and laity, and the critical need for formation.
We recognised the need for working with others and amplifying and promoting the good work that is happening in some parishes, some deaneries and some dioceses.
Some new Trustees are being sought, and the Board is grateful to a few who have signalled their interest in working towards joining the Board formally.
The Board of Trustees is aware of the large number of members whose contact details are held at diocesan level. We will need to ensure that all members who wish to receive information can continue to do so.
We have done much in the last fifteen years and it is natural to reflect on how much more is still needed, but that is the nature of the Church we want to be part of.
With every good wish for a blessed Advent
The Board of Trustees
Minutes of a meeting of the ACTA trustees 9.11.25
The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do
Session 1 - Adrian Rosario / Joe Healey & Alloys Nyakundi :
- Written by: Alex Walker
Passcode: #5E8uPe5
Celebrating and Sharing Good Practices in a Synodal Church
- Written by: Frank Callus
Celebrating and Sharing Good Practices in a Synodal Church
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025: 19.00-20.30 UTC/GMT
The International Church Reform Network [ICRN] is working with CCRI and partners to present a series on good synodal practice from different parts of the Universal Church. From Asia and Africa to Europe, the U.S., Oceana, and Latin America, we have identified examples of synodality at work that we can learn from and emulate.
This week's presentation will be:
1. Lay leadership in Small Christian Communities in the Archdiocese of Bombay with Adrian Rosario
2. Training the Trainer for work with Small Christian Communities in Eastern Africa with Fr Joe Healey MM and Alloys Nyakundi
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting Id: 862 3202 7638 - The passcode is ICRN2025.
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Celebrating and Sharing Good Practices in a Synodal Church- A blog published in The Tablet 6th November 2025
Tom O'Loughlin
- Written by: Alex Walker
The best way to introduce myself is through what I write. These two recent papers are on open access - you can download them for free!
Celebrating Synodality: Synodality as a Fundamental Aspect of Christian Liturgy
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/nbfr.12807
and Equality as a Theological Principle within Roman Catholic Ecclesiology
https://brill.com/view/journals/ecso/18/1/article-p35_35.xml
Celebrating and Sharing Good Practices in a Synodal Church
- Written by: Frank Callus
Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Nov. 26, Dec 3 (four consecutive Wednesdays) : 19.00- 20.30 UTC [GMT] / 20.00- 21.30 CET / 16. 00-17.30 BRT
The International Church Reform Network [ ICRN ] is working with Catholic Church Reform International [ CCRI ] and partners to present a series on good synodal practice from different parts of the Universal Church. From Asia and Africa to Europe, the U.S., Oceana, and Latin America, we have identified examples of synodality at work that we can learn from and emulate.
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