From the Religious Education Coordinator: Invitation to have your say at the Sydney Synod 2026
Archbishop Anthony Fisher,OP, has called for a Sydney Synod in 2026 in response to Holy Spirit-inspired longings from Sydney Catholics for more prayerful liturgies, more Christ-centred communities, and a more mission-oriented Church.
Within our Archdiocese, there is much to give thanks for: vibrant parish communities, increasing vocations, dedicated lay faithful, and a rich variety of initiatives in evangelisation, pastoral care and social outreach.
In preparation for the Synod, the Archbishop invites staff, students and families in our community to share your positive, faithful and practical ideas on how we can become a more prayerful, Christ-centred and missionary people. You can do this by attending any of the three regional consultations organised for later in the year.
You are encouraged to get involved by discussing these hopes within your communities, and bringing forward your collective ideas on how these can be met to our regional consultations.
More information and instructions on how to register can be found here.
You can also directly register to attend any of the three consultations below:
Holy Family, Menai
Saturday, 30 August 2025 | 9 AM – 12 PM
Register at: trybooking.com/DAVZB
St Mary’s Cathedral
Tuesday, 14 October 2025 | 6 – 9 PM
Register at: trybooking.com/DAVZE
All Saints, Liverpool
Thursday, 16 October 2025 | 6 – 9 PM
Register at: trybooking.com/DAVZF
Please:
- click here to view the Sydney Synod Launch short form video
- click here to view the Sydney Synod Launch long form video
Further information can be found in this Catholic Weekly article and on the Archdiocesan Synod Webpage.
Finally, we have been supplied with a limited supply of brochures and Prayer cards. An image of the Prayer card is below. If you wish to collect a Prayer card, you can do this by sending your daughter to the Student Office to collect one.
Mrs Caroline Morizzi, Religious Education Coordinator
