synod
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Bishop of Blackburn Philip North - who tabled the amendment slimming down the choice put before the synod to one option - argued that the simpler model could be implemented more quickly.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025
Bishop Hartley said she is optimistic that the discussions that will take place this week in the synod can make a difference to how cases of child abuse are dealt with in the future.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2025
But she said it was part of an important year that had as its high point the synod, the conclusion of which will drive Francis at least for another year.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2023
And on the eve of Francis’ big meeting of bishops last month, known as a synod, Burke presided over a counter-synod of sorts just steps away from St. Peter’s Square.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2023
The first mention of Mellifont by the Four Masters occurs under the year 1152, when a great synod of three thousand ecclesiastics was held there.
From Beauties and Antiquities of Ireland by Russell, T. O.
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