This page provides information about the meeting of Catholic bishops, priests, and lay women and men from all over the world in Rome (Oct 4-29) to discuss “synodality”,.
Prayers for the Synod - from the Archdiocese of Vancouver
At the end of this month, representatives of the episcopacy and of the lay faithful from around the world will gather in Rome for the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, “For a Synodal Church. Communion, Participation, Mission.”
Pope Francis has said, “Without prayer there will be no Synod.” As I prepare to travel to Rome as one of Canada’s delegates at this important moment in the life of the universal Church, I am acutely aware of the need to be supported by your fervent prayer.
Over the course of October, I urge you to pray regularly for the Synod, and for me personally, and to call the People of God in our local Church likewise to sustained prayer during this gathering.
Fraternally yours in Christ,
+ J. Michael Miller, CSB Archbishop of Vancouver
Letter to the People of God
Letter of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops to the People of God
Download the letter here…
Canadians for a Synodal Church
Join us for an exploratory conversation with:
Most Reverend Michael Miller, CSB, Archbishop of Vancouver Sr. Elizabeth Davis, RSM, Sisters of Mercy, Newfoundland Ms. Catherine Clifford, Theologian, St. Paul University, Ottawa
This virtual conversation will provide an opportunity to learn from Canadian participants (an archbishop, a religious sister, and a lay woman) as they share their experiences as voting delegates in the synodal process at the Vatican and offer ways for us all to stay informed and engaged.
Join us online on Wednesday, November 22, at 3:30pm .
Learn more and register at https://beholdvancouver.org/events/canadians-for-a-synodal-church
The synodal process was derived from the leading of Pope Francis for us to walk with each other, to listen and to know each other more deeply.
Watch and listen to Pope Francis’ words on the Synod.
Pope at vigil: May God grant Synod the “gift of listening”
RETREATING INTO THE SYNOD 09 Oct 2023
As the Synod of Bishops holds its General Assembly on synodality in the Church, each week, a testimonial is highlighted from one of the participants.
The members of the Assembly include 14 Jesuits.
The Curia in Rome presents the testimony of Jesuit Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ – Prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Integral Human Development. He took part in the three-day retreat preceding the Synod of Bishops’ General Assembly on synodality in the Church.
Friendship in the Spirit: A Synodal Reflection by Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ
“The retreat taught us to listen, an indispensable dynamic not only for the Synod, but for all Church renewal.”
For details, visit – https://www.jesuits.global/2023/10/09/retreating-into-the-synod/
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For Study
Discussions on Module "B"
Participants in the Synod General Assembly are in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall this week are examining and discussing “Module B1”, of which we offer the full text here below.
Posted: 12-Oct-2023
At the presentation of the Fourth General Congregation of the Synod, the Synod’s General Rapporteur, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, introduces Module B-1.
Posted: 12-Oct-2023
At the presentation of the Fourth General Congregation of the Synod, Dr. Anna Rowlands, professor of Catholic Social Thought and Practice at the Department of Theology and Religion & Centre for Catholic Studies, Durham University, UK, offers a theological reflection on the theme: ‘Communion: the wedding feast of the Lamb’.
Posted: 12-Oct-2023
Discussions on Module "A"
At the presentation of the Fourth General Congregation of the Synod, Siu Wai Vanessa Cheng, a lay Catholic from Hong Kong, offers her testimony on ‘Synodality and Culture,’ and in particular, ‘Synodality and Asian Cultures.’…
Posted: 12-Oct-2023
'Module A' of the Synod on Synodality
Participants in the Synod General Assembly are in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall this week are examining and discussing “Module A”, of which we offer the full text here…
Posted: 07-Oct-2023
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