Pope Francis has invited Catholics from every diocese in the world, including the Armidale Diocese, to participate in a worldwide questionnaire on the many challenges facing the family today.
The information collected will form the basis of discussion at an Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops that Pope Francis has called in October 2014. The theme of the Synod will be: Pastoral Challenges of the family in the context of evangelisation.
Catholics interested in participating are asked to read a Preparatory document. It includes an overview of topics such as Family and Evangelisation, The Plan of God, Creator and Redeemer and The Church’s teaching on the Family. This is followed by 38 questions under nine sub headings designed to stimulate thought on a variety of topics. Those choosing to participate are not required to answer every question.
If you would like to provide responses these should be sent to chancery@armidale.catholic.org.au by 29th November 2013 using the word document with the questions below. These responses will be considered as part of the Armidale diocesan submission. Documents relating to the Synod are:
Lineamenta AEIII IN
The local response will then be forwarded to the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC). The ACBC will then prepare a national response to forward to Rome.
Homilies
Cathedral Centenary 19- 21 October 2012
Centenary Sunday Mass Introduction 21 October 2012
Centenary Homily Sunday Mass 21 October 2012
Centenary Mass for Religious Introduction 19 October 2012
Centenary Homily Mass for Religious 19 October 2012
WYD 2013
Visit the Armidale Diocese WYD blog at
http://wyd.arm.catholic.edu.au/
In 2013 World Youth Day will be held in Rio de Janeiro from 23 to 28 July. It’s motto is ”Go and make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28, 19).
Armidale Diocese has joined Parramatta Diocese in organising official pilgrimages to WYD Rio.
For informaton about the Armidale & Parramatta WYD arrangements visit:
www.parrawyd.org
To register and pay the deposit for a pilgrimage go to Harvest Pilgrimages:
http://www.wydtours.com/wyd-pilgrimages/nsw/parramatta/par01/
The Vatican WYD site includes historical information on past events
http://www.vatican.va/gmg/documents/index.html
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Lent 2013
Sowing in Tears – Lenten Pastoral Letter of the Bishops of NSW
Friday Penance in Lent 2013
Whitlam Inquiry
Report commissioned by Bishops of Armidale & Parramatta
Media Release Whitlam Report Released
Media Release Whitlam Report received 13 December 2012
Independent Inquiry by Hon Antony Whitlam QC Terms of Reference 23 July 2012