The Irish Catholic Bishops are seeking suggestions on how best to consult the faithful in preparation for a recently announced Synod of the Church in Ireland.

Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick said they are inviting submissions on what methods and models to adopt in the coming two years of conversations.

He said parish hall meetings, focus groups, questionnaires, or deep-listening sessions are all possibilities, as also are family-focused gatherings; summary of findings of assemblies that have already taken place across dioceses; and/or conferences.

He requested feedback of no more than 300 words to be submitted on a dedicated website by Pentecost Sunday, the 23rd of May.