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The Diocese of Sale 2025 Assembly

More than 220 delegates from across the Diocese of Sale gathered for the Diocesan Assembly to identify our pastoral priorities for the next five years. Following months of consultation and discernment, key themes were identified and were presented to the delegates of the 2025 Diocesan Assembly, aiding their reflection and discernment on pastoral priorities for the Diocese over the next five years.

Over the two-day Assembly, delegates engaged in prayerful listening and spiritual conversations in 27 table groups to acknowledge and affirm the strengths and best practices of the Diocese, identify the significant challenges being faced, and discern which pastoral priorities needed to be given priority to leverage the movement toward becoming a more Christ-centred, synodal and missionary Church.

The fruits of the two days were evident in the strong sense of communion, grace, positivity and renewed hope expressed by the delegates. “My heart is filled with joy, confidence and immense gratitude”. “A wonderful two days filled with richness, faith and friendship beyond my expectations”. “The experience has given me hope that we will be moving in a direction to secure the future of the Church.” “Let’s walk in unity as a Diocese and bring these priorities to life through considered action.”