Below Archbishop Hebda offers an invitiation to Prayer and Listening Events.
A Synod is a canonical (Church) process of consultation to help a bishop focus on the needs of the community. As it is a consultative process and not a single event, all are encouraged to participate in some way. In fact, Canon 212 states the faithful “have the right and even at times the duty to manifest to the sacred pastors their opinion on matters which pertain to the good of the Church.” Now is that time.
Prayer and Listening Events
Fall Prayer and Study
Winter/Spring Prayer and Study
January/February 2021: Deanery Consultation Process
Fall 2021: Parish Consultation Process with Small Groups
June 2022: Archdiocesan Synod Assembly (Pentecost Weekend)
For updated information on the Synod process, check back regularly and continue to read The Catholic Spirit. Questions/feedback? Email [email protected].
Please continue to pray for Archbishop Hebda, clergy, religious, and all of the faithful of the Archdiocese as we together embark on this journey, guided by the Holy Spirit.