North American Synod writing retreat: Discernment marks first full day
Delegates from the United States and Canada discern the action of the Holy Spirit, the joy of the Gospel, those people whose voices are missing, and steps to take to become a more synodal Church.
Document of the continental phase of the Synod
The Vatican has published this week the Document of the Continental Phase for the next Synod. As reported on the Vatican News website: It is the Document, with the consultation of the people of God, which will serve as the basis, for the work of the second stage of the synodal journey, launched by Pope Francis in October 2021.
New dates for the Synod on Synodality
This morning, at the end of the Sunday Angelus, the Holy Father announced that the upcoming 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops will be held in two moments, that is, in two sessions, spaced one year apart: the first from October 4 to 29, 2023, the second in October 2024.
Synod of Bishops offers initial assessment of synodal process
The Synod of Bishops releases an initial report on the synodal process currently being held at the diocesan level, and lays out the criteria for reports prepared by dioceses, Bishops’ Conferences, and Synods of Eastern Churches.