Introducing the Diocesan Synodal Team

The Diocesan Synodal Team (DST) was established by the Most Reverend George Kolodziej SDS DD last year in response to the Final Document – For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission by the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops 2021 – 2024.

It is established to serve the synodal animation and formation of the Diocese of Bunbury and to assist the Bishop of Bunbury in his responsibilities in the implementation phase of the Synod.

The DST role is to plan, prepare and operationalise our Diocesan Assembly. The Diocesan Assembly will be a moment of grace and renewal that will set a direction for coming years and help create a diocesan pastoral plan. Addressing the DST, Bishop George said, “It is about forming a community of missionary disciples who can accompany our parishes in renewal.”

The members of the DST are:

Ms. Helen Brown, Mr. Aaron Faure, Fr. Victor Lobo, Mrs. Kerrie Merritt (Chairperson), Fr. Pierre dela Cruz Repuyan, Fr. Archie Carampatan, Fr. Tony Chiera, Mrs.Vanessa Dicker