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Bishop Fredrik Hansen of Oslo to hold diocese's first synod

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Bishop Fredrik Hansen of Oslo has announced plans for the first synod in the history of his diocese. The assembly will address evangelical needs and challenges.

Bishop Hansen unveiled the plans on October 18 during the observance of World Mission Sunday. The announcement comes as the Catholic Church in Scandinavia experiences an increase in conversions. Ragnhild Aadland Høen, public affairs officer for the Council of Catholic Bishops in Norway, stated that the Church is seeing a rise in adult initiation courses and confirmations. She noted that young people are increasingly finding community within local parishes.

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  2. Oct 23, 11:42 AM The Leaven Scandinavian Catholics debate how to handle new wave of conversions
  3. Oct 24, 3:00 AM OSV News Scandinavian Catholics debate how to handle new wave of conversions
  4. Oct 25, 8:32 PM The Catholic Weekly Scandinavian Catholics debate how to handle new wave of conversions
  5. Oct 26, 3:40 AM Vatican News Tiếng Việt Giáo hội Bắc Âu trước làn sóng gia nhập Công giáo
  6. Oct 26, 9:25 AM The Texas Catholic Scandinavian Catholics debate how to handle new wave of conversions
  7. Oct 26, 6:10 AM Diocese of Kontum Tiếng Việt Giáo Hội Bắc Âu Trước Làn Sóng Gia Nhập Công Giáo
  8. Oct 26, 7:22 PM Diocese of Ðà Nang Tiếng Việt Giáo hội Bắc Âu trước làn sóng gia nhập Công giáo
  9. Oct 27, 1:10 AM Diocese of Ban Mê Thuôt Tiếng Việt Giáo hội Bắc Âu trước làn sóng gia nhập Công giáo
  10. Oct 27, 7:00 AM Catholic Review Scandinavian Catholics debate how to handle new wave of conversions

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