– Proceedings of the Symposium

The February 2022 Roman Symposium on a fundamental theology of priesthood has opened a new stage of theological and pastoral reflection in the background of contemporary questioning regarding the ministry of priests and the priesthood of the baptized. The in-depth study on the connection between the two participations, baptismal and ministerial, in the unique priesthood of Christ is indeed essential to bring the Church’s mission up to date in the spirit of opening and dialogue of the Second Vatican Council. It is obvious from an ecumenical point of view. Besides it is relevant to the promotion and communion of all vocations, especially this of woman, whose charisma is still little acknowledged and above all little incorporated in its right place into the life / dynamism of the Church communion. Last but not least the reflection offers synodal practice a sure theological basis so as to galvanize the involvement of the faithful, which has not only to correct the limits and defects in the exercise of ordained ministry, but also to make active and permanent use of the gifts and charisma of the Holy Spirit spread in the people of the baptized.