Diocese of Karwar holds formation programme on synodality

The Diocese of Karwar held a formation program for 48 priests and religious sisters from the Haliyal and Sirsi deaneries on September 11, 2026. Held at Holy Rosary Church in Yellapur, the program focused on the spirituality and implementation of synodality.

Father Nathaniel Cruz led the first session on the spirituality of synodality. He described synodality as a spiritual way of being Church that requires walking together, listening, sharing experiences, and discerning under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. He noted that this way of life calls all baptized people to communion, participation, and mission.

Father Richard Rodrigues, the Vicar General of the Diocese of Karwar, led the second session on how to implement synodal principles in pastoral life. He encouraged participants to use attentive listening, collaboration, and collective discernment within parishes, deaneries, and religious communities. The program included a group discussion where participants shared their reflections and experiences.