Ecclesial discernment and pastoral planning

H. Em. Most Rev.Card. Jean-Claude HOLLERICH, S.I., Arcivescovo di Luxembourg (Lussemburgo)

At the heart of synodal life is ecclesial discernment: a journey of listening and prayer that, under the Spirit’s guidance and the Bishop’s responsibility, shapes the mission of the local Church. It calls for renewed participatory bodies as well as diverse spaces where the whole People of God can actively contribute.

Transparency and Accountability in a Synodal Church

H. Em. Most Rev. Card. Pablo Virgilio S. DAVID, Bishop of Kalookan; President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines

Rooted in the Gospel call to faithful stewardship, this workshop explores how Church leaders can move beyond mere consultation toward shared decision-making, implementation, evaluation, and impact assessment in a truly synodal spirit.