Addressing the Asian bishops on the theme “The Conversion of Bonds for a Synodal Church in Asia: The Crucial Role of the Local Churches,” Fr. Vimal Tirimanna, CSsR, emphasized the Asian Church’s mission to live authentic synodality. He explained that the term “bonds” does not refer to rigid structures but to a dynamic network of relationships within and beyond the Church.
Fr. Tirimanna’s presentation took place on September 25, the third day of the ongoing FABC seminar on synodality, being held at the Baan Phu Waan Pastoral Training Center in Sampran, Thailand, from September 22 to 26, 2025.
“These bonds are grounded in communion and synodality, calling local Churches to move away from a static, hierarchical model toward a more inclusive vision of the People of God,” noted the Sri Lankan Redemptorist priest.
He underlined the essential role of local Churches in fostering synodal conversion, especially amid globalization, migration, and digital transformation. Participants were reminded that synodality requires concrete pathways of consultation, discernment, and collaboration at every level, from parishes and dioceses to consecrated communities, movements, and Episcopal Conferences.
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(Courtesy: Radio Veritas Asia)
