‘Leadership in a Synodal Church’ Short Course to be held at St John Vianney Seminary

by Admin · November 4, 2025

By Fr Sbongiseni Joseph Msomi – St John Vianney Seminary NPC, in conjunction with the SACBC Department for Formation, Life, and Apostolate of the Laity, will be offering a short course titled ‘LEADERSHIP IN A SYNODAL CHURCH’. This formation initiative aims to promote and strengthen leadership that reflects the spirit of synodality—one rooted in communion, participation, and mission.

Dates of the Short Course: Monday, 5 January 2026 – Saturday, 10 January 2026

Venue: St John Vianney Seminary NPC

Address: 179 Main Street, Waterkloof, Pretoria

INVITATION AND REGISTRATION:

We invite all who wish to participate in this short course ‘LEADERSHIP IN A SYNODAL CHURCH’ to complete an online registration form via the following link:

🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/5GTqYQvx9Z?origin=lprLink

Closing Date for Registration: 25 November 2025

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This short course is designed for the following:

Synod Representatives from Dioceses.
Members of the Parish Pastoral Councils.
Members of Diocesan Pastoral Councils.
Members of the Lay Associations in the Catholic Church.
Catholics who wish to deepen their understanding on leadership in the Church.
Anyone who wishes to deepen his or her understanding of the ‘leadership within the Church’.

Enquiries and proof of registration fee should be sent to:

St John Vianney, pray for us.