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SYNOD 2015: Differing Expectations from High-Ranking Dominican Prelates

As preparations begin for the 2015 Synod on the Family, two high-ranking church leaders are offering their thoughts for what might happen next October. Read More

SYNOD 2015: Preparations Begin with Key Questions About Collecting Data and the Goal of Church Ministry

Today, Bondings 2.0 ruminates on the key question of just why and what for the church exists and how it can respond to families today. Read More

ALL ARE WELCOME: Parish Discussions Keep Synod on Family's Efforts Going

Two parish events in recent months reveal the ways in which Catholics are expanding LGBT welcome and keeping conversations about family going in the Catholic Church. Read More

Was Synod 2014 a "Turning Point" or "Clash of Factions"? What Will Synod 2015 Be?

The upcoming synod on marriage and family to take place at the Vatican in 2015... Read More

Pope Speaks of Parents of LGBTs, As Video Series Examines Family Experiences

It is refreshing to hear Pope Francis listening to parents, including the Pirolas but also those he met while offering pastoral care in Argentina. What will be even more meaningful... Read More

NEWS NOTES: Final List of Links on the Synod

Over the past few weeks, we have been supplying you with links to news articles... Read More

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Writing Letters to Our Bishops

Today, Bondings 2.0 inaugurates a new occasional series:  “Where Do We Go From Here?  The Road... Read More

NEWS NOTES: Synod Responses from Around the Globe

The synod on the family has certainly prompted an immense amount of journalistic response and... Read More

Pope Francis on Synod: 'God is not afraid of new things'

Reactions to the Synod on Marriage and Family’s final report has dominated the religion headlines... Read More

SYNOD: What Are Catholics to Make of the Last Two Weeks?

Catholics are still sorting through the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops’ happenings and documents from the... Read More