Cardinal Grech addresses Irish Synodal Assembly

Cardinal Mario Grech delivered a video address to delegates at the Irish National Synodal Assembly in Gormanston, Co Meath. Although he initially planned to attend in person, he sent the message to the assembly following his 2024 visit to Knock.

Grech told participants not to measure the future of the Church by what is disappearing or to simply manage a shrinking landscape. He urged the delegates to discern what the Holy Spirit is bringing to birth and to reposition the Church for mission.

The Cardinal noted that the assembly's working document reflects five years of prayer and listening regarding what God wants from the Church in Ireland. He stated that synodality involves discovering God's will rather than personal wishes.