A Journey of Hope: Vatican II and the Path of Synodality
An Afternoon of Faith, Fellowship, and Reflection
Sunday, 7 December 2025
3:00pm to 4:00pm, followed by hospitality until 5:00pm
Our Lady Star of the Sea, Ocean Grove
We are delighted to welcome our guest speaker, Rev. Dr Max Vodola, who will explore the significance of Vatican II in shaping the Church’s understanding and practice of synodality. His presentation will also reflect on the theme of the Jubilee Year of Hope, highlighting its relevance to our lives, especially within the context of the Advent season.
Rev. Dr Max Vodola holds a Bachelor of Theology and a Master of Theological Studies from the Melbourne College of Divinity, as well as a Master of Arts and a Doctorate in Church History from Monash University. His doctoral thesis was titled “John XXIII, Vatican II and the Genesis of Aggiornamento: A Contextual Analysis of Angelo Roncalli’s Works on San Carlo Borromeo in Relation to Late Twentieth-Century Church Reform.”
He is a member of the Department of Church History and lectures on the history of the Church in Australia, 19th- and 20th-century Catholicism, and Vatican II.
Join us for this meaningful event of faith and fellowship.
All are welcome.
This is a parish event, and we are looking for volunteers from across our three communities to join the hospitality team for the day. If you are available, please contact Maureen Earls, the Hospitality Coordinator for the event on 0407 513 856 or the parish office on 5258 1673.