Gathering just outside Hahndorf, a small and famous German settled village in the Adelaide hills, the working document for the 2026 Synod was agreed by the members and will now be passed to Archbishop Patrick O’Regan to decree and, later, to be implemented.
All five Synod themes were assented to by the members (done by a colourful showing of yellow cards for agreement and the occasional blue where a touch uncertain) over the course of about six hours.
The second, and final, session of the Synod was the culmination of more than 12 months ongoing work within the Archdiocese and will help map out the future direction of the Church locally.
The selection of photographs by Tim Coyle give a flavour of the day, from the serious to the offbeat.
A full rundown of the final session will appear in the Southern Cross, online and in print, shortly.
Yellow means 'yes'. A clear show of assent at the second Synod session.
Archbishop Patrick O'Regan discusses the day's agenda with Sr Liz Morris RSJ.
A mid morning coffee break in Hahndorf for the Synod members .
Assistant pastoral services director, Peter Bierer, was on his feet all day.
Preparation is everythiing...
Synod member Monica Conway gives the go-ahead.
Members of the Synod Preparatory Commission sneak out for some sunshine.
