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The Synod: Our Shared Experience

2021-2023 Synod Sessions

Parishes across our diocese have been seeking the input of the parishioners that will contribute to the discussions and work of Synod 2021-2023. Bishops all around the world are being asked to gather feedback from the people within their diocese to help Pope Francis hear from the living voice of the Church.

Many parishes have sessions planned for early January 2022.  With our ever changing COVID-19 protocols we ask you to please check with your parish for the times and dates of your local synod sessions that you can take part in.

The Archdiocese will also be working on more ways for people to take part in the 2021-2023 Synod if you can’t make it to one of your parish sessions. Watch for details in the new year! To keep updated go to www.halifaxyarmouth.org/synod

The Pope's invitation to Synodality

Pope Francis 58The Holy Father hopes that this synod, that focuses on synodality, the act of journeying and discerning together, can be a first step in the whole Church journeying together. 

All the People of God have a role in the Church and the Pope wants to hear from you.  Thank you for sharing your experience of the Church at this particular time and place in our world.

 

Reports on the Findings from Diocesan Phase Synod Responses

In July 2022 the reports from the diocesan phase of the Synod 2021-2022 were submitted. These reports included:  

  1. A Diocesan Report: Findings from over 900 responses from both church goers and non- church goers were summarized.  This reprsents our diocesan response to Pope Francis’ request for all to take part in the synod. And secondly, the summary helps Bishop Dunn discern the pastoral needs and concerns of the local church. 
  2. An Atlantic Region Report: This report is a summary of the responses from all 13 dioceses in the Atlantic region and was submitted to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) to be included in their synod responses report for Canada.
  3. A CCCB Report: This report gives an overview of themes and thoughts shared by all the dioceses across Canada. 

 

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