Resources for Delegates

The History of Synods in Ireland by Dr. Salvador Ryan

Dr. Salvador Ryan is Professor of Ecclesiastical History in St Patrick’s College, Maynooth since 2008. Alongside Bishop Brendan Leahy he has co-edited two volumes of Treasures of Irish Christianity.

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Introduction to Social Research

A presentation by Dr. John A. Weafer which serves as an introduction to Social Research.

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Training Session with delegates on conducting an Informal Listening Survey

A Training Session for delegates was delivered by >Martin Kennedy on conducting an Informal Listening Survey on the 19th March 2015

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Slides from Dr. Niamh Hourigans' talk - ‘Understanding Limerick’

Download the slides that Dr. Niamh Hourigan used in her recent talk entitled ‘Understanding Limerick’ 

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Why we need a Synod by Gerry O’Hanlon SJ

Dr. Gerry O’Hanlon SJ is a staff member of the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice and author of the recent A New Vision for the Catholic Church: A view from Ireland.

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It takes time for people to find their voices, especially if they are unused to speaking.

Noreen Ramsey, a delegate form Cratloe parish has sent us the attached piece from Timothy Radcliffe O.P. as a reflection on listening which is particularly relevant to the current phase of the process

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Flyer / Poster / Questionnaire / Reporting Templates for Parishes

View and download different templates that may be of use for informing people in your parish about the Synod.

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Deepening Our Understanding

A Series of Public Lectures to help us come to a deeper understanding of our Faith and the context in which the Limerick Diocesan Synod takes place.

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Delegate Training Manual

The following is a training Manual for Delegates as they carry out a process of discernment and listening in their communities.

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Gathering of Parish Delegates - Preparing for Listening and Discernment in our Parishes

The following is the power-point presentation for the Follow-up meeting with delegates in February to present the training Manual for the phase of Discernement and listening.

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Reflection and Explanatory piece presented by Sr Eileen Lenihan on Synod Sunday

The following is a Reflection and Explanatory piece presented by Sr Eileen Lenihan in the parish of Mahoonagh on Synod Sunday – February 8th.

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