Catholic ministry leaders, young adults and bishops from dioceses and parishes around the country attended the June 23-26 event hosted by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and led by several USCCB secretariats.
Young people tell bishops of their desire to grow in faith, in the church
Bishop John M. Botean: Ecumenical dimensions of synodality
It is by “looking around” that we can best “look within” in the process of becoming a more synodal church.
Bishop Steven Biegler: Companions on the journey
The synodal process calls us to step back and ask: Are we proclaiming the Gospel to the widest possible audience? Are we journeying together with the people of ordinary life, like Jesus did?
‘Journeying together’ is at heart of Church’s synods, synodal preparations
One of a series of reflections by U.S. bishops on the themes and goals of this synod.
Enthusiasm for greater collaboration emerges in synodal listening sessions
“These listening sessions have given life to the people of God in a way that I don’t think has really happened in a long time,” said Julia McStravog, a former U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops employee who is a consultant to the bishops on the process.
USCCB program aims to engage diverse group of Catholic young adults
Called “Journeying Together,” the program focuses on bringing together young adults from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds to discuss their experiences in the U.S. Church and begin a strategy of how to make their voices heard as the church moves forward.