For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission

The Synod For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission has been a pivotal journey for the Church, focusing on fostering deeper dialogue, communion and participation among all members of the Church. This ongoing process invites us to reflect on how we walk together as a community, listening to one another and discerning God’s will for the Church in today’s world.

The final document, which captures the fruits of this discernment, offers profound insights and practical guidance for how we can continue to live out our vocation as a people of faith. As we move forward, it is important to keep the spirit of synodality alive in our hearts and in our communities.

You are invited to read the final document, engage with its message, and reflect on how it can inspire and shape our collective journey of faith. Let us not forget that synodality is not just a one-time event, but a way of being Church that should become a part of our daily lives.

The final document can be read here:

We are a community of communities from the Murray to the sea.
Inspired by the Gospel and nourished by the Eucharist, we follow the example of Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, reaching out in joyful and humble service, caring for all of God’s creation, growing in love day by day and looking forward to life with God forever.

Diocesan Vision Statement

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands in which the Diocese of Ballarat sits. We would like to pay our respects to Aboriginal Elders past, present and future. Their wisdom can help us care for the earth, our common home.

- Acknowledgement of Country -