Diocese of Grand Rapids to take part in worldwide synod process

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Catholics in West Michigan are invited to take part in a synod process encompassing the whole Church at the diocesan, national and universal level. Pope Francis has asked every (Arch)diocese in the world to provide input for a document that will serve as the basis of discussion for the next Synod of Bishops meeting in Rome in October 2023. The topic of the synod is “For a synodal Church: communion, participation and mission.” Synodality, as defined by the International Theological Commission, is “the action of the Spirit in the communion of the Body of Christ and in the missionary journey of the People of God.”

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Synod 2021-2023 Opening Mass for the Diocese of Grand Rapids:

During Mass on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, Bishop Walkowiak marked the opening of the synodal process in our diocese. Mass was broadcast live on the diocesan website, Facebook and locally on TV on WXMI Fox 17.

WATCH VIDEO: Bishop Walkowiak’s homily (YouTube) | Full Mass (Facebook)