October 24, 2025

Workshop on Nov. 12 will empower parish leaders to embrace synodality

Criterion staff report

Parish leaders, both lay and clergy, and parishioners are invited to attend a dynamic workshop titled “Growing Together as a Listening Church” at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 4625 N. Kenwood Ave., in Indianapolis, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Nov. 12.

In a preface to a book written by two priests in 2023, Pope Francis wrote, “The synodal path undertaken by the Church is a path of in-depth listening. … [I]t allows the Spirit to move us and make us change … to lead us to concrete decisions.”

This free workshop is part of the Church’s ongoing synodal journey.

The session will guide participants in applying synodal principles to everyday parish life. Topics include enhancing meetings, fostering inclusive discussions, and strengthening decision-making processes to promote parish vitality and shared responsibility.

The workshop is sponsored by the archdiocese

and will be led by Ken Ogorek, executive director of the archdiocesan Secretariat for Evangelizing Catechesis.

While there is no charge for the event, registration is required for planning purposes.

For more information or to register, go to tinyurl.com/growingtogether-11-25 or scan the QR code provided. †

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