By LiCAS News
BANGLADESH – A three-day seminar on Synodality, hosted at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Bangladesh Centre, has cast a spotlight on the transformative potential of inclusivity and dialogue within the Asian Catholic Church.
The event, drawing participants from across Bangladesh’s eight dioceses, focused on deepening understanding of synodality as a collaborative and consultative approach to church governance and community engagement.
“Synodality is a dynamic vision of the church, revealed through the process of setting ongoing goals,” said Sister Nathalie Becquart, XMCJ, under-secretary for the Synod of the Vatican.
One of the key themes of the seminar was the adaptation of synodality to the unique socio-cultural landscape of Asia.
Fr George Plathottam, SDB, executive secretary of the social communication office of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, urged Catholics to “listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit as we embrace the synodal process, promoting mutual respect, cooperation, and walking together with all.”
The priest highlighted how the church could address local challenges such as poverty, migration, and cultural diversity through a synodal approach, promoting mutual respect and cooperation.
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