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Bufka has written more than 20 books on a variety of topics including faith, Pope Francis, and Leelanau history. In addition to his own work, Bufka has also assisted several other authors through the self-publishing process including Jerome Klosowski, Fr. Frederick Kawka, and George W. Fulk.
Coming Soon: A Synodal Catholic Church
Norbert Bufka has completed his seventh book in the Pope Francis series. His first book about Pope Francis heralded his leadership as the beginning of a new era. Pope Francis did not disappoint as he early on said the Catholic church needs to implement the vision of Vatican II (1962-1965).
He did this in many ways but he will certainly be remembered for imagining and implementing a “synodal” church, one whose members are “journeying together”.
This synodal process began with baby steps in the synods on the family, youth, and the Amazon, but grew into adolescence by 2021 when Pope Francis called for the Synod on Synodality. After two unprecedented sessions in 2023 and 2024, which included voting lay men and women for the first time.
Pope Francis urged local churches “to implement … the authoritative proposals” of this Synod.
This book is a great handbook for Parish and diocesan leaders to implement those authoritative proposals. In addition to the Final Document of the Synod on Synodality, this book includes a brief history of the Catholic church, a study guide, and thoughts for the future.
Dr. John A. Dick, emeritus professor of historical theology at the Catholic University of Leuven, wrote the Preface.
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