- July 13, 2015

The Synod Journey towards April 2016 has reached a critical juncture. The journey is following the broad map of Theological Reflection. This is a means of reflecting on our faith which allows it to touch our lives and indeed, our lives to be touched by faith.

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- July 2, 2015

On Saturday June 27th approximately 250 delegates to the Synod gathered in the iconic setting of Thomond Park Conference Centre, overlooking the famous rugby ground.

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- May 31, 2015

Fr Eamonn Fitzgibbon gives an update on what has been happening since the publication of Bishop Leahy's pastoral letter stating his intention to convoke a diocesan synod back in October 2014.

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- June 26, 2015

The next gathering of delegates will take place on Saturday 27th of June in Thomond Park Stadium Conference Centre, from 11am to 2pm.

We look forwarding to seeing all delegates there.

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- May 21, 2015

View videos and photo galleries as young people from the Diocese discuss the Synod with Bishop Brendan.

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- May 12, 2015

Click here to get different resources and activity ideads around the Synod 2016 and how the children can be involved and particiate.

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- April 9, 2015

A Question of Faith travelled to Limerick to hear about the Diocesan Synod that will be held in Limerick in April 2016.

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- April 1, 2015

Dr. Salvador Ryan recently spoke about the 'The History of Synods in Ireland' in Scoil Mhuire & Íde, Newcastle as part of The Synod Talk series.

Download the lecture notes from the talk here.

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Eamonn Fitrzgibbon - March 23, 2015

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.

Date:   Tuesday 24th March 2015
Time:   8.00 p.m.
Venue: Scoil Mhuire & Íde, Newcastle West Synod talks series

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Eamonn Fitzgibbon - March 18, 2015

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.

Read or download the Notes from this talk that took place recently.

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