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Leadership Formation for International Leaders in Rome

Leadership Formation for International Leaders in Rome

We are thrilled to share the culmination of an enriching journey as the Discerning Leadership Program marked the conclusion of its latest session on the 1st of December. Hosted in the heart of Rome, this program catered to leaders from religious congregations and...

Notes on Synodality by Francisco José Ruiz SJ

Notes on Synodality by Francisco José Ruiz SJ

A couple of more encompassing reflections on synodality are worthwhile. The first reflection is more anthropological; the second is more theological 1. A new collective subject Outside the Church In many ways and with regard to many events, my impression is that we...

Opening of the Synod: The Grace of Change

Opening of the Synod: The Grace of Change

Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I’ve always had affinity for the first son in Jesus’ parable of the two sons in Matthew 21. It probably began when I was seven or eight years old when my mother asked me to clean my room. Maybe my room seemed perfectly clean to me...

Synod on Synodality – 1st Universal Session

Synod on Synodality – 1st Universal Session

On October 4th, in commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis, the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops commenced its proceedings with a solemn Celebration of the Eucharist. Prior to this significant event, the participants had undergone a three-day...

Serving and Leading – Formation for Leaders in Rome

Serving and Leading – Formation for Leaders in Rome

During the months of June and July, the first module of the Roman Discerning Leadership Program was held in Italian, English and Spanish. It is already the 5th edition of the program for leaders of religious congregations and Vatican Dicasteries organized in Rome....

Testimony – Learning to become a synodal leader

Testimony – Learning to become a synodal leader

How can one lead in times of crisis? What characteristics does a leader need to have in order to face volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous situations? How can a leader transform a crisis moment into one that speaks of hope, grace, and light? How can one lead a...

Online Gathering of the Accompaniment Community

Online Gathering of the Accompaniment Community

Last Thursday 7th of April, the Discerning Leadership Accompaniment network met for their yearly get-together in a full-day call. Around 35 members from our accompaniment community, spanning more than 15 different countries and timezones, connected at various times of...

Jesus: Our Model for Leadership in the Church

Jesus: Our Model for Leadership in the Church

How does Jesus inspire our understanding of discerning leadership? In this video, part of the Boston College Online Course on Synodality, Fr. David brings a Christological focus to the way that leadership in the Church is supported and challenged by the example that...

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