An Asian bishops organization has created a new department to help local churches implement the synodal vision more effectively and has appointed Filipino Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David as its head. The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences said the “Commission for Synodality” aims to provide ongoing formation for bishops on synodality and create opportunities for resource-sharing […] The post Asian bishops appoint Cardinal David to lead new synodality commission appeared first on Interaksyon.
The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) established a "Commission for Synodality" to promote synodal vision in Asian churches, appointing Filipino Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David as its head and Fr. Clarence Devadass as executive secretary. The commission, formed during the FABC Central Committee meeting in Bangkok, will provide formation for bishops, facilitate resource-sharing, collaborate with other FABC offices, and coordinate with continental episcopal organizations. A key initiative is a seminar for bishops across Asia to promote unity and advance synodality.
