- Written by: Simon Napper
Dear ACTA member,
The Vatican has published a document ‘Pathways for the Implementation Phase’ which sets out a timetable for the next stage of the Synodal process through to an Ecclesial Assembly of the Church in October 2028.
As Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe notes: “’Synodality’ may sound like ugly jargon, but it is founded on a principle that is at the heart of our faith. ‘Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them’ (Matt 18:20).” Attached is a summary of the Synodal process published by the Diocese of Salford – if you can’t access it here, you can find it on the ACTA website at: www.acalltoaction.org.uk
Given the priority given to this by both Pope Francis and Pope Leo, ACTA will be concentrating on supporting this process during the implementation phase, in three specific ways:
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Tracking progress being made by the Church in Britain
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Supporting local and diocesan initiatives
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Providing resources and information about good and best practice both here in the UK and worldwide.
To do this effectively, we need your help:
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Due to the requirements of the law (specifically GDPR) you need to tell us if you wish to continue to receive information from ACTA in the future (from the national team and more locally).
- To this end we would like everyone who has registered to update their information by logging in. We particularly want you to let us know which diocese you are in and to assent to the GDPR rules in order to continue to receive news and information on local, national and international affairs. Please follow the video below to learn how to edit your login details.
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To help us track progress, please tell us what is happening in your parish, deanery and diocese (even if it’s not a lot yet). We plan to produce a ‘state of the nation’ report by early May.
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Keep checking in on the ACTA website to stay in touch with what is happening as the process moves forward.
Finally, we will have our AGM on Zoom in early June and we hope you can join and share your ideas.
- Written by: Alex Walker
- Written by: Alex Walker
- Written by: Alex Walker
We invite YOU to the National Festival of Synodality at Glasgow Caledonian University, a day inspired by Pope Francis’ call to be “witnesses to synodality.” The Festival will focus on Conversation in the Spirit, a simple and powerful way of communal discernment rooted in listening, conversion and mission.
The day will celebrate the fruits already flourishing in the Church in Scotland and include input from Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ, Fr David McCallum SJ and Sandra Chaoul.
Participants will also have the opportunity to experience Conversation in the Spirit first hand.
Lunch is included.
All are welcome, especially those involved in parish and diocesan life, pastoral councils, schools and faith organisations.
Tickets: £45. Parishes and dioceses are encouraged to support those wishing to attend.
Tickets available: bit.ly/synodality26