# Catholic Church synodal and pastoral efforts in Chile > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/catholic-church-synodal-and-pastoral-efforts-in-chile > Updated: 2026-08-22T19:12:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Catholic Church leaders in Chile are coordinating pastoral efforts and advancing the synodal process through various regional and diocesan initiatives. At a national level, representatives from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Chile (CECh) and various dioceses met in Lo Cañas to evaluate evangelization efforts and discuss the roadmap for diocesan synodal assemblies. These assemblies are intended to continue through 2027 as part of a broader “synodal conversion.” Local efforts in the Coquimbo region also focused on mission and community participation, including addressing challenges faced by families affected by heavy rains. In the Diocese of Chillán, Bishop Andrés Ferrada Moreira has initiated a cycle of pastoral visits to communities such as Quirihue. These visits involve meetings with parish councils to review administrative reports and discuss the results of the synodal path and the 2026 Diocesan Assembly. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Bishop of Chillán begins pastoral visits in Quirihue The Bishop of Chillán, Andrés Ferrada Moreira, has started a new cycle of pastoral visits in the Decanato Costa, beginning with meetings in Quirihue to discuss community life and the synodal process. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bishop-of-chilln-begins-pastoral-visits-in-quirihue ### 2026-08-13: Catholic Church leaders in Chile coordinate pastoral and synodal efforts Catholic leaders and vicars in Chile held meetings to advance synodal processes, discuss pastoral challenges, and coordinate evangelization and community support efforts. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catholic-church-leaders-in-chile-coordinate-pastoral-and-synodal-efforts --- Cite as: Catholic Church synodal and pastoral efforts in Chile. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/catholic-church-synodal-and-pastoral-efforts-in-chile