| Now that the 2024 Final Document has expressed a desire to see more laity involved in the selection of bishops, clergy and laity must move forward on this process. Several int’l and national reform organizations along with several priests’ associations from around the world are inviting clergy globally to join in an online discussion to explore their partnering with the laity in establishing a process for the selection of bishops. Conversations in the Spirit between clergy and laity will help the laity feel empowered to have a voice in this process. Laity are encouraged to invite priests in their own parish or diocese to join this online discussion and to offer their experience in forming criteria for the selection of bishops. All active, retired, and married priests are welcomed. All People of God are welcomed – even those who thought this moment would never come – our having a say in who our next bishops will be. It might help to prepare for this online discussion by going back to read the summary of the online presentation on why the people must have a voice in choosing their bishopand the 2nd presentation exploring possible processes for selecting our bishops. Sign on is https://zoom.us/j/2429500175: Password is spirit. To find the time for you in your locale, click on Our Universal Calendar and scroll down to Dec. 14. |