Final gathering taking place this weekend to work out a format for the event and group the proposals under the six agreed themes.

Feedback from 4,000 questionnaires sets out challenges ahead for the Church and selects themes for 2016 Limerick Diocesan Synod.

Bishop of Limerick sees vocations challenge being transformed into opportunity, but urges people who feel inklings of call, to "be generous". "We need you."

Bishop Leahy issues open invitation to young people and all others to participate in the renewal of the Church locally through the Limerick Diocesan Synod.