Posts Tagged ‘Small Group’

Synod breakthrough over divorce and Communion?

Friday, October 23rd, 2015

New thinking about how some divorced and civilly remarried Catholics can receive Communion could be the start of a breakthrough at the synod on the family. In a report back to the synod, the German-speaking small group presented another way of looking at the issue. They argue that the Church might be able to use Read more

US sister speaks of condescension in synod small group

Friday, October 23rd, 2015

A US religious sister at the synod on the family has spoken of her difficulties within one of the small group discussions. Sacred Heart of Mary Sister Maureen Kelleher told the National Catholic Reporter that the ordained men at the synod have a distinct culture and a common background. Sr Kelleher is an auditor at Read more