Seminar At Dashan Institute of Theology, Bangalore
“With a good company no journey is too long”. The long-awaited Seminar was conducted at Darshan Institute of Theology Deena Seva Ashram, under the theme: Communion – Participation – Mission; Synodality in the public square: Synodality, postmodern consciousness, majoritarianism and public rationality" on the 13th of August, 2022 from 9.00 to 13.00 hours.

The resource person was Fr. Dr. Jossie Lobo SJ, the Director, Human Resource Development Centre Ashirvad, Bangalore. The Seminar was inaugurated at 9:00 am, with the invocation of the Holy Spirit and a short prayer service followed by the lighting of lamp. Thereafter Fr. Dr. Albert Lewis OFM Cap., the Director of the Institute welcomed all the guests, followed by the keynote address by Fr. Dr. Denis Veigas OFM Cap., the Rector of Darshan Institute of Theology.

Then the resource person of the day was invited to present his theme before the gathering. He dealt on the Synodality in the public square and mainly focused on the seven necessary imperatives we need for the practice of Synodality. Basically, he explained them from religious perspective and from the secular point of view. Ample of practical examples were given, that enriched the understanding of the participants. Indeed, it was enlightening and pushed us to the broader understanding on Synodality, from secular and Socio-religious perspectives.

After the short refreshment we embarked on to the second session wherein house was open for the questions and clarifications. Many questions were asked and all their doubts were clarified. Further he ventured into requirement for the Synodality which was discussed under the ten principles and ten hurdles for practicing Synodality.

This seminar was attended by 88 members of various major Seminaries and sisters of various religious congregations belonging to CRI Kengeri zone. It was held in high regard by all those who participated. During the Seminar Bro. Joywin Dias OFM Cap., was felicitated for securing first rank with the distinction in the BTh 2021-2022 Exam. Finally with the words of gratitude, by Fr. Santohsh Naveen D’Souza OFM Cap., the Prefect of Theology, the programme reached its climax. The Seminar was concluded with the Anthem of the Institute. Lunch was served for all the guests. The participants were appreciative of the well organised Seminar and went home with contentment and enlightenment.

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