Published: 2016-09-20

The Diocesan Synod, its history, structure and importance in The Church

Krzysztof Rogala
Warszawskie Studia Pastoralne
Section: Artykuły
https://doi.org/10.21697/wsp.2015.10.4.29.08

Abstract

The analysis of diocesan synods’ history indicates the need of such congregations which has existed since the first ages of The Church. The informal gatherings of clergy, that was dictaded by that time, have gradually changed into a legally regulated institution. The concern for diocesan synods was expressed during many church councils which paid attention to care for this important for particular local Churches institution. Anticipating laity’s participation in synodal deliberaations, The II Vatican Church Council made essential changes in diocesan synods’ structures. Since then, the synods have stopped being the gatherings only for clergy, but the representatives of all of the classes in The Church have taken part in them. With these reforms, diocesan synods have met the pastoral needs of The Church and current needs of The People of God.

Keywords:

the diocesan synod, the synods’ history, the diocesan synods’s structure, the synods’ role

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Rogala, K. (2016). The Diocesan Synod, its history, structure and importance in The Church. Warszawskie Studia Pastoralne, (4(29), 153–168. https://doi.org/10.21697/wsp.2015.10.4.29.08

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