Diocese of Hong Kong launches synodal journey

The Diocese of Hong Kong launched its synodal journey on Saturday, September 19, to prepare for a diocesan assembly on synodality scheduled for February 2027.

The diocesan coordinating group recently attended a meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, from September 1 to 3, organized by the body promoting synodality within the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences. This gathering included representatives from 21 ecclesial contexts across Asia. During the meeting, the Hong Kong working group shared its recent experiences and discussed the needs that prompted its current initiatives.

Participants in the Bangkok meeting were encouraged to prioritize prayer, listening, and communal discernment over the search for quick answers or formal programs. The event included an activity titled "The synodal journey begins with friendship" to emphasize that walking together relies on personal encounters and mutual listening.