Archbishop Loy Chong: Need Church that Acts Correctly, Synod Will Guide Us
“In a synod we listen to you so that the Church may act correctly, do things the right way, do things according to God’s will and the synod will help the church to live correctly.
Monday 01 July 2019 | 11:19
Members of the St Joan of Arc Parish Youth marching and Archbishop Peter Loy Chong to mark the Echaristic Celebration Synod Launch on June 30,2019. Photo: Simione Haravanua
We need a church that acts correctly and the synod will guide us to follow closely the heart of God.
These were sentiments by the Archbishop Peter Loy Chong of the Catholic Church of Fiji at the conclusion of the second Archdiocesan Synod for the Roman Catholic Church of Fiji and Rotuma.
He was speaking to the congregation which gathered at the Sacred Heart College grounds for the Mass after procession which saw thousands braving the weather yesterday.
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The march was from My Suva Picnic Park through to the Sacred Heart College ground.
“We are used to hearing Churches have conferences and assemblies, we go to seminars where we make decisions,” the Archbishop Loy Chong said.
“In a synod we listen to you so that the Church may act correctly, do things the right way, do things according to God’s will and the synod will help the church to live correctly.
With the theme of ‘Connecting in Jesus’, the Catholic Church over the past year carried out widespread consultations and open debates around key issues such as:
- Church and Sacramental life,
- Family life, Youth, Education,
- Church leadership and
- Governance as part of its synodal journey
As an outcome from the synod the Archbishop shared with believers important messages centered around the Church and its missionary role.
Members of the St.Joseph, Husband of Mary Youth Parish from Nailili Rewa marching to mark the Echaristic Celebration Synod Launch in Suva on June 30,2019.Photo:Simione Haravanua.
Edited by Ranoba Baoa
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