Resources on Synodality
Stations of the Cross: Encountering The Crucified Christ on the Synodal Journey
As the Church continues the Synodal journey begun by Pope Francis in 2021, we are invited to walk together in communion, participation, and mission. The 2024 Final Document calls us to ongoing renewal through spiritual conversion and deeper participation in the life of the Church. During this Lenten season, we reflect on Christ’s suffering present…
Synodality as a Path of Renewal: Key Reflections from the AEC Formation Session
A Synodal Formation Session of the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) was held on Saturday, 17 January 2026, under the guidance of Fr. Peter Mc Isaac. Bringing together diocesan synodal team members from across the region, the session marked another important step in the Conference’s ongoing journey toward becoming a more synodal Church. The meeting opened…
Letter on the Accompaniment Process of the Implementation Phase of the Synod
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Advent in this Kairos moment of synod
Q: Archbishop J, what do you hope for this Advent? I hope every Catholic would use this wonderful Advent season to engage their faith more deeply and benefit from the spiritual renewal it offers. This is the joyful season of waiting in hope. Through it, we prepare for Christ’s being born in our hearts in…
Bishop Francis Pastoral Letter: Continuing the Synodal Journey
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Synodality – Spirituality and Conversion
Having worked in parish ministry, I conclude that the deficiency in human formation, especially regarding relationship building, contributes significantly to the anaemic growth and development of parish life, as well as the virus of unresolved conflicts. In tandem with this deficit is the disproportionate investment in spiritual formation as against human formation. This lopsided investment…
Synodality – Call for Caution
As I measure the pulse of the synodal journey throughout the Antilles Episcopal Conference’s geographic region, I sense grave anxiety and urgency to shift into implementation gear. Based on the parish and diocesan syntheses, pastoral leaders have listed common themes, and have invited parishioners and parishes to identify two or three priority areas for implementation.…
Where are we, on the synodal journey?
The synodal journey was launched by Pope Francis on October 10, 2021. The journey consists of the diocesan and continental phases, climaxing with the meeting of bishops in October 2023. We have completed the diocesan phase that culminated with a regional synthesis. Cardinal Grech, the Synod president, reported in August 2022 that the secretariat had…
Synod and Catechesis
The spirit and guidelines of the Synodal journey (2021–2023) is without doubt a gift to all, including catechists – teachers or formators of the faith. Located on one end of the seesaw, there is catechesis that is defined as “…an education in the faith of children, young people, and adults…” (Apostolic Exhortation Catechesi tradendae 1:2).…