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- 1Canadian bishops hear updates on building a 'listening' Church▼Canadian bishops at plenary hear presentations about progress on creating a ‘listening’ Church
Canadian Catholic bishops, meeting for their plenary assembly, heard presentations on progress toward creating a more 'listening' Church, an effort tied to the global synodal process emphasizing consultation and discernment among clergy and laity. The reports outlined how dioceses across Canada are working to foster greater dialogue and participation in church decision-making.
- 2Canadian bishops hear progress report on 'listening' church▼Canadian bishops at plenary hear about progress on creating a 'listening' church
Catholic bishops in Canada gathered for their plenary assembly were briefed on efforts to build a more 'listening' church, part of the wider synodal process emphasising consultation with laypeople. The update was reported by the National Catholic Reporter. Discussion centres on how far the Canadian church has moved toward shared decision-making and openness to parishioners' concerns.