Sep 22, 2024
Newly ordained Bishops participate in Vatican formation course
Bishops ordained in the past 12 months from across the globe are in the Vatican for a comprehensive formation course. The event is organized by the Dicastery for Bishops, the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, and the Dicastery for Evangelization.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Jude N. Silva, Bishop of Badulla who was ordained a Bishop last year participated this yearβs course, which ran from September 15 to 21. Rt. Rev. Dr. Wyman Croos, Bishop of Ratnapura and Rt. Rev. Dr. Don Wimal Siri Jayasuriya, Bishop of Chilaw were also tookpart in the event from Sri Lanka. During this time of learning and spiritual enrichment, the newly ordained bishops were granted an audience with Pope Francis, celebrated Holy Mass in St. Peterβs Basilica and other churches throughout Rome, and engaged with key figures from the Roman Curia, including Prefects from various dicasteries and representatives from the Secretariat of State. Additionally, the participants worked in smaller language-based groups to foster deeper dialogue. The organizers expressed that these are "intense days, filled with moments of formation and communion," offering the new bishops an immersive experience of the episcopal collegiality, one that fosters both affectionate and effective unity with the Successor of Peter. The dicasteries tasked with assisting the Holy Father in the complex process of appointing bishops have expressed their satisfaction with the fruitful outcomes of the course. Source: Vatican News.
