The diocesan phase of the consultation for the Synod of Bishops on Synodality will begin soon. All are invited, on January 25, 2022, to a consultation event where matters of the synod will be discussed. It will take place at Saint Anthony de Padua Parish beginning with Holy Mass at 5:30pm. Please note that we will not have Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation that evening. Further details on times and spaces to come. We hope you will join us.

Below are questions they would like each person to reflect on in preparation. These will also be presented at the synod.

-How is this "journeying together" to announce the Gospel happening today in our local parish, campus ministry, university, & religious congregation? What steps does the Holy Spirit invite us to take in order to grow in our "journeying together"?

-How is God speaking to us through voices we sometimes ignore? Whose voices are currently not being heard?

-How do prayer and liturgical celebrations actually inspire and guide our common life and mission in our community?

-How is every baptized person called to participate in the mission of the Church? What areas of mission are we neglecting? 

-What relationships does our Church community have with members of others Christian traditions and denominations? What do we share and how do we journey together?

-How is authority and governance exercised within our local Church (diocese/parish)? How are teamwork and co-responsibility put into practice?

-What is our experience of celebrating the Eucharist? What are some ways our parishes and diocese can place greater emphasis on realizing the infinite value of the Eucharist within our Christian life?

Click the link below to view the event flyer and read the accompanying prayer to include in preparation for this event.

• View the flyer.