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Evangelise: A Synodal Way

Evangelise: A Synodal Way

Wednesday 12 June - Friday 14 June, 2024

MacKillop Place, North Sydney

Evangelise: A Synodal Way is a summit of diocesan leaders for evangelisation. Hosted by the Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry, invitations have been extended to Australian Bishop’s representatives and leaders of organisations in relation with the commission. The summit is limited to those invited by the BCELM.

The summit will reflect on the BCELM statement, Evangelisation: Encounter, Discipleship, Mission; and encourage synodal dialogue through spiritual conversation about Church structure and support for evangelisation, and strategies for evangelisation in the world today.  

Registration details have been provided via invitations directly to Bishops and organisations. To obtain a link or for further information, please contact the NCE via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A program outline is below. Recordings of presentations will be available on Evangelise+ after the summit.

Location: Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney (80 Williams St, North Sydney, NSW, 2060)

Accommodation: Mary Mackillop Place is currently fully booked. There are many hotels in the North Sydney area which can accommodate a variety of needs.

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Evangelise: A Synodal Way is a national gathering for nominated representatives of diocesan bishops and organisations in relation with the Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry. Please only register if you have received an invitation to do so. Those who register without approval will have their tickets cancelled and refunded, minus an administrative fee. If you have any questions, please email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Wednesday 12th June

Evangelise: A Synodal Way

Day 1

2pm – 3:30pm:  Session 1

EVANGELISATION: A Synodal Way
Archbishop Christopher Prowse; (BCELM Chairperson)
Breaking open BCELM Evangelisation statement establishing language and inclusions. Discussion amongst delegates – how to use the statement locally.

4pm – 5pm: Session 2

Spiritual Conversations and Synodality
Panel: Listening to the Holy Spirit moving around us. A reflective process and discussion time.

5:00pm - 6pm: Mass (Archbishop Prowse)

7:00pm – 8:15pm: Session 3

Dinner & Synodal Dialogue
Facilitated and free discussion amongst delegates.

8:15pm-8:30pm: Synodal Reflection

  • What are we hearing from our time together? How can I respond in my own setting?
Thursday 13th June

Evangelise: A Synodal Way

Day 2:  Morning Mass 8am

9:00am -10:30am: Session 4

CHARISM
Facilitator: Clara Geoghegan; Panel:
Introduction to BCELM statement on Charism, exploring and applying to local experience.

11:15am 12:15pm– Session 5

Synodal Dialogue (Intra -Ecclesia)
Open space discussing:

    • Balancing governance (finances, safeguarding, risk, and administration) and the pre-eminent task of evangelisation.
    • Addressing the needs of young people and an aging demographic.
    • Developing a great love for the Eucharist among our people.
    • Ways to effect culture change and synodality in Australian parishes/communities.

12:15pm – 12:30pm Synodal Reflection

  • What are we hearing from our time together? How can I respond in my own setting?

12:30pm: Lunch

2pm- 3:30pm: Session 6

EVANGELISATION: EXTRA-ECCLESIA
Facilitator: Malcolm Hart; Panel:
Exploring ways Church can be present in the world as witnesses e.g. sports, culture, peripheries.

4:15pm – 5:30 Session 7

Synodal Dialogue (Extra -Ecclesia)
Open space discussing themes requested by Directors.

    • How can dioceses use digital technologies in a secular environment.
    • How to best reach the unaffiliated – accompaniment and proclamation of the kerygma.
    • Sports Ministry engagement in Australian culture.

5:30pm – 6pm Synodal Reflection

  • What are we hearing from our time together? How can I respond in my own setting?

6pm: Dinner in own groups
Friday 14th June

Evangelise: A Synodal Way

Day 3

9:00am – 10:30am: Session 8

Evangelise: A synodal way into the future
Facilitator: BCELM Advisory Council
Sharing from leaders and participants reflecting on the experience and looking forward.
11:00am – 12:00pm: Commissioning Mass & Conclusion



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