Synodality
The synod at Catholic University
What’s a synod?
The word “synod” and may be new to many Catholics, but the reality described by it has been part of the life of the Church since Apostolic times. “Synod” comes from two Greek words meaning, “walking together.” A synod is an ecclesial gathering with the goal of discerning what the Holy Spirit is asking of the Church at the time.
On this page, we’ve collected videos from many American bishops reflecting on synods or on this synod in particular. The Vatican's Synod Resources page is also helpful.
What is synodality?
“Synodality” describes the way the entire Church—all of the baptized— seeks to discern together where the Holy Spirit is leading us right now. If that sounds to you like the Church just being the Church, that’s because it is!
The official name for the “synod on synodality” is: “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission.” Even before Pope Francis called the entire Church to this “synodal process,” many bishops across the world have used synods to reinvigorate their local Churches.
U.S. Bishops Speaking About Synodality (On YouTube)
Posted in alphabetical order by the name of the diocese
Bishops Speaking about Synodality (Not on YouTube)
Posted in alphabetical order by the name of the diocese
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Listening Session Guides
Dioceses and organizations have different ways for eliciting feedback. These are a few!