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Synod results encouraging Archbishop Goody HIS GRACE, the Archbishop, the Most Rev. L. J. Goody, returned to Perth this week. He was one of two delegates from Australia among 220 bishops from 75 countries to attend the recent Synod of Bishops in Rome. He summed up his impressions on his return by saying: "One result almost certainly will be a clearer understanding and appreciation by all of the true problems as they exist on a worldwide basis and not just the local and often monocular view which can so easily develop from isolated experience." ( The official docu- of the priesthood CELIBACY? ments of the Synod are emerged? Celibacy was not the r ecommendations to the The debate faced up central and overbearing Holy Father. These will be released at his dis- to the uncertainty of the problem which some cretion. See story else- priestly role that had thought it to be. grown over many years. There was an almost where). It was the fruit of mis- unanimous vote reaffirmArchbishop Goody understanding at a theo- ing the existing attitude made one address to the logical and practical of the Church of the com- The Bishops in Synod sharing their ideas with the Hol y Father; the modern conference hall has every elecSynod, in which he said level, also over many plete compatibility of tronic aid, including multiple translation. Archbisho op Goody is seated in the centre of the gathering. the Australian bishops years. the priesthood and the maintained that, to inThe alternatives can- state of celibacy. discrimination, e.g., apar- discrimination against image of the Synod in Since Vatican II. the crease awareness and not be painted of a Celibacy is accepted as theid, neo-colonialism, Aborigines, the restric much reporting. calibre and force of the unity among bishops and priest committed only to an ideal by all branches economic slavery, etc. tion of food production The role of the Bishops Third World countries priests, dioceses that are the Mass and altar func- of Church even the EastIt became clear that in a hungry world, the was to instruct the Holy had become obvious and t oo large must be divid- tions or one totally com- ern Church with a pro- practically every country exclusion of migrants, Father by their exper this was contributing to d, or at least many aux- mitted to a social works portion of married clergy could be condemned on trade barriers against ience and advise him by new thinking patterns in iliaries appointed with concept. over 2000 years. one ground or another; imports of nations in their collegial apostolic the Church. They were effective jurisdiction for The outstanding value it would have to be none dire need. There was no doubt at responsibility. no longer obedient colona particular section. the Synod that the essen- of a celibate clergy is its or all, developed or unials but very vocal inConsultation with the E XPECTATIONS FROM There snould be great- tial role of the ordained sign value of dedication, developed. dependents. clergy was extremely er union and contact priest ( bishops included) a sign which is apprecia- It is obvious that the THIS SYNOD AND Synods will go on in with Religious so that a was to preside at and ted throughout the world. start should be made in FUTURE GATHERINGS? widespread and univer- the future. The procedsal; a few bishops may unique presbyterate, make present the Euch- It confers a degree of each country, studying Any impression that it ure of the actual sessions really united with the arist for all the faithful. availability of time which the injustices already was a 'mini-Council' was not have done as much could be improved and bishop, may be formed. in many circumstances present, e.g., Australia a mistaken assumption as they could but this all the delegates were was not common. This will be impossible cannot exist in the case could be singled out for and it has harmed the The Australian Episco- for him unless he has The representation was asked for their suggestpate, he added, strongly exercised his function as of married men. ions along these lines. heavily weighed in favThe bishops asked of insisted that the celibacy teacher in all pastoral The secret of future our of small countries law be maintained, but it aspects: preaching, care the celibate priest this success will be an imand this was a good full sacrifice of his time was ready to listen to for the needy and unthing. There was a mini- provement in communiother people's reasons fortunate, concern for and interest as a sign of mum of one delegate cation at every level in and eventually to admit the social and political the call of Christ and from each Hierarchy and the Church. total dedication to the a certain plurality, espec- scene. Without this there The embryonic struca maximum of four from ially with the ordination is no fruitful presence Gospel. the largest. • Continued on Page 3. As in the past and preof married people. of the Eucharist and sent, there would always In an interview with other sacraments. be married priests in The Record on his reThis perspective was particular circumstances. turn this week, he reflected on this and other clear to members of the A married priesthood Synod and it was up to would not be an 'instituSynod issues: them to carry this back tionalised' aspect of the LOCAL parishes and congregations of churches Prescindinq from celib- t o their dioceses for prac- Church. throughout Australia are being invited to enrol fulfilment. acy what basic elements tical
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