“An essential element of the synodal journey is the development of a greater sense of co-responsibility of the lay faithful for the life and future of the church,” the pope said Oct. 20.
Pope asks missionaries to help laity take responsibility for church
Joining forces: Fostering a strong connection between synodality, Eucharistic Revival
“Focusing on encountering Jesus, the role of listening is at the heart of this movement. How can we prepare and open ourselves to him? How can we reflect the love he shares with us with others?”
Vatican II and the synod: Openness to Spirit brings harmony, official says
Before the end of October, the synod office will release its “Document for the Continental Phase” of the synod, echoing the themes that emerged from all the national syntheses of synod listening sessions and the contributions of religious orders, Catholic movements, Vatican dicasteries and nuncios from around the world.
Dream of ‘synodality’ is a fruit of Vatican II, cardinal writes
Marking the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, Cardinal Mario Grech said that while “synodality” was not a term used by the council, it reflects the council’s vision of the church.
Pope meets group that prepared text for next phase of synod
The document will be the subject of prayer and discussion at continental assemblies, which are scheduled to be held between January and March 2023.
Making room: Catholics with disabilities hope synod will hear their voices
People with disabilities submitted a draft document to the Synod of Bishops on the needs of people with disabilities and their contributions to the life of the church.
U.S. synod report finds participants share common hopes, lingering pain
Released Sept. 19 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the report summarizes the concerns, hopes, pains and desires voiced by an estimated 700,000 participants who joined thousands of listening sessions and other events during the diocesan phase in the lead-up to the Synod of Bishops on synodality in October 2023.
Synthesis report complete, but bishop finds synodal path is just beginning
Over several months reflections were collected from the faithful in parishes across the diocese and put before diocesan teams and deaneries as part of the churchwide preparation process for the 2023 word Synod of Bishops on synodality.