The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has unveiled the Indian edition of "How to be a Missionary Synodal Church," the Instrumentum Laboris for the upcoming second session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly.
This significant event is scheduled to take place from October 2 to 27, 2024, in Rome.
Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the CCBI, officially launched the book during the Asian Synodal Assembly held at the Baan Phu Waan Pastoral Centre in Bangkok, Thailand.
The launch event, which took place on August 6, 2024, was attended by prominent church leaders, including Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, S.D.B., Archbishop of Yangon, Myanmar; Jesuit Cardinal Stephen Chow Sau-yan of Hong Kong; Cardinal Oswald Gracias, Archbishop of Bombay; and Father Stephen Alathara, Deputy Secretary General of the CCBI.
The Instrumentum Laboris will serve as a crucial guide for the forthcoming General Assembly session, helping to shape its deliberations and decisions. The book is divided into three comprehensive parts:
- Essential Relationships Within the Church: This section explores the fundamental connections between God, the faithful, and various church communities.
- Pathways and Communal Discernment: This part emphasizes the importance of collective discernment and active participation from all members of the church.
- Environments for Realizing Relationships and Pathways: The final section discusses the settings where these relationships and pathways come to life.
For those interested in obtaining a copy of the book, please contact: [email protected]
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