Archdiocese of Madurai Hosts One-Day Workshop on Synodal Documents and Jubilee 2025 Preparations
The event was inaugurated by Most Rev. Antony Pappusamy, Archbishop of Madurai, during the clergy-religious reunion of the Archdiocese. In his opening address, Archbishop Antony Pappusamy emphasized the importance of the reunion, highlighting that "ongoing formation of priests is a pastoral and human requirement, as it helps us grow in pastoral charity and personal effectiveness. This year's reunion is dedicated to understanding the dynamics of the synod for a synodal church, Jubilee 2025 preparations and celebrations, and the CCBI preparatory document."
The outline of the action plan is as follows:
I. Dissemination: Jubilee information kits; Parish Jubilee messengers; Special Jubilee Edition of the News letter, and Catholicu Sevai; Jubilee workshops and training sessions at the deanery level.
II. Preparations: Bible study groups; Liturgical renewal; Family life enrichment; Social justice initiatives.
III. Celebrations: Jubilee year Pilgrimage; Jubilee central festival; Jubilee healing services; Community service projects.
The Archdiocese of Madurai is the 50th diocese visited as part of the Jubilee Yātra of the CCBI National Facilitating Team. Our sincere thanks to His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Antony Pappusamy, Archbishop of Madurai, for his invitation and welcome.
The clergy reunion was convened by Rev. Fr. S. Paul Britto, Director of the Pastoral Centre.
Photo credits: Joseph, Amal, Anand