Archive for tag: Belgium

Archive pour tag : Belgium

Bishop Johan Bonny of Antwerp
Belgian bishop plans to ordain married men to fulfil Synod vision

Bishop Johan Bonny of Antwerp has challenged Rome to push forward with synodal reforms by announcing changes including the ordination of married men in his diocese by 2028.

Carefully quoting guidelines for the Synod on Synodality’s implementation phase (2025-2028), his 11-page pastoral letter proposed the viri probati reform alongside the naming of woman pastors, a new understanding of parishes, welcoming new Catholics and updating the Church’s message.
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Posted: Mar. 21, 2026 • Permanent link: ecumenism.net/?p=14939
Categories: Tablet • In this article: Belgium, Catholic, married clergy, ordination, synodality Transmis : 21 mars 2026 • Lien permanente : ecumenism.net/?p=14939
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People take part in the annual Belgian LGBT Pride Parade in central Brussels
Catholic bishops in Belgium authorize prayer for committed same-sex couples

The Flemish-speaking bishops of Belgium have appointed a contact person for ministry to and with gay Catholics and have authorized prayer for committed gay couples on the condition it is clear that it is not equivalent to a wedding blessing.

The document, “Being pastorally close to homosexual persons: For a welcoming church that excludes no one,” was dated Sept. 20 and posted on the website of the Belgian bishops.
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Posted: Sept. 20, 2022 • Permanent link: ecumenism.net/?p=12522
Categories: CNS • In this article: Belgium, bishops, Catholic, human sexuality, LGBTQ, same-sex blessing Transmis : 20 sept. 2022 • Lien permanente : ecumenism.net/?p=12522
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