Documents and details have been released for Phase II of the Synod of Bishops, taking place in October 2024.
Methodology:
Assembly conversations are guided by the Instrumentum laboris (working document)
_Instrumentum laboris_ENG- II Sessione XVI AGO
_Instrumentum laboris_FRA – II Sessione XVI AGO
What is the Instrumentum laboris?
As its Latin wording implies, the Instrumentun Laboris (IL) is first and foremost a working tool for the members of the Second Session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. This also justifies its language and the use of theological notions and categories in some of its parts. A theological subsidy, soon to be published, will facilitate its reading and allow for a deeper understanding of the theological notions and categories used.
Read more about the Instrumentum laboris and other details of the Synod in these Frequently Asked Questions:
“Now the Lord is calling us to return to our Churches to pass on the fruits of our work and to continue the journey together.” – Synthesis Document
The Synthesis Report from October 2023:
https://www.synod.va/en/synodal-process/the-universal-phase/documents.html
We as a Diocese continue to pray for the Synod and encourage continued Synod conversations in our parishes and communities.
The invitation remains to continue conversations, continue opening our hearts to the Holy Spirit and to continue our journeys together as the people of God.
Synod Prayer Cards are available from our Chancery Office for parishes, groups, and individuals wishing them.
Contact our Chancery Office, Monday through Friday, 9 am – noon,
Ph 1-902-863-3335 or email: chancery@dioceseofantigonish.ca
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Sr Elizabeth Davis rsm of St. John’s NL was among the voting members of the Synod Phase I in October 2023.
The 70 “non-bishop members” appointed by the Pope—half of whom were women—were able to vote at the Synod General Assembly in October 2023. These 70 individuals included lay people appointed directly by the Pope, 50 percent of whom were to be women and among whom were included several young people. All 70 were to enjoy voting rights at the Assembly, which consisted of around 370 voting members out of more than 400 total participants.
Read the story here:
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2023-04/synod-synodality-general-assemblies-laypeople-eligible-vote.html
In this video Sr Elizabeth shares her Synod experience:
(https://vimeo.com/890302889/415e1f4a7c)
Synod Reports:
North American Report to the Synod of Bishops 2023
North-American-Final-Document-English
North-American-Final-Document-French
Diocesan Report to the Synod 2022
This diocesan report was submitted to the Atlantic Bishops in June 2022 for inclusion in the Atlantic Regional Report.
In July, the Atlantic Regional Report was completed and submitted to the National Office of Canadian Bishops for inclusion in the Canadian National report.
The National Report was submitted to Rome on August 15, 2022
CBU Chaplaincy Synod day via Zoom:
Cape Breton University students offer personal reflections on what needs to happen in the Church today:
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