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.
The Archdiocesan Synod process is expected to last two-and-a-half years and will have four distinct parts.
For updated information on the Synod process, check back regularly and continue to read The Catholic Spirit. Questions/feedback? Email synod@archspm.org.
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.
Come Holy Spirit
Make our ears to hear
Make our eyes to see
Make our mouths to speak
Make our hearts to seek
Make our hands to reach out
And touch the world with your love.
AMEN.
Mary, Mother of the Church,
Pray for us.