First up in this new series Geraldine speaks with Dr Monica Dutton who leads the Sisters of the Good Samaritan Study and Mentoring (SAM) Program, helping lay women aged 30+ to pursue theological training. Now in its third year, with the support of male congregation leaders in Australia, the program offers mentoring, spiritual accompaniment and financial assistance to equip women to become future leaders in their chosen fields including education, chaplaincy and canon law.
Further reading/listening:
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<li>Massimo Faggioli's <a href="https://international.la-croix.com/news/signs-of-the-times/all-roads-lead-to-the-synod-in-rome-a-bit-of-synodal-wisdom/17430">article</a> in La Croix </li>
<li>Christopher Lamb's <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-lamb2/episodes/A-listening-church-e20hujt">interview</a> with Archbishop Tim Costelloe</li>
<li>Good Samaritan <a href="https://www.goodsams.org.au/2023/03/13/mentoring-and-spiritual-direction-are-key-aspects-of-womens-leadership-program/">article</a> on the SAM program </li>
<li><a href="https://www.synod.va/content/dam/synod/common/adsumus-new/eng/ADSUMUS-ENG-MODEL-PRINT01.jpg">Adsumus prayer</a> for the Synod</li>
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Plenary Matters S4 Ep 2: New Approaches to RE

Join prominent Australian broadcaster Geraldine Doogue as she follows two big events in the life of the Catholic Church in Australia and worldwide. Australia's Plenary Council concluded in 2022 but the deliberations will continue to shape the Church in the years to come. The global synod launched by Pope Francis is also shaping a modern, synodal Church. Geraldine talks with other Catholics about the challenges and hopes in a Church still seeking what matters. She also explores the emerging opportunities for leadership and creative commitment that is set to become a hallmark of this new stage in Church life.