Synod 2021-2023
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Synod 2021-2023
The Church of God is convoked in Synod. With this convocation, Pope Francis invites the whole Church to question itself on synodality: a decisive theme for the life and mission of the Church.
Homily for The Opening Mass of The Diocesan Synodal Process
Most Reverend Michael F. Olson, STD, MA
Bishop of Fort Worth
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About the Synod
The Church of God is convoked in Synod. The path entitled “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission” will solemnly open on the 9th – 10th of October 2021 in Rome and on the following 17th of October in each particular Church. One fundamental stage will be the celebration of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, in October 2023, which will be followed by the implementation phase that will again involve the particular Churches (cf. EC, arts. 19-21). With this convocation, Pope Francis invites the entire Church to reflect on a theme that is decisive for its life and mission: “It is precisely this path of synodality which God expects of the Church of the third millennium.”
Diocesan Timeline
October 9-10, 2021
Opening of The Synodal Process
Pope Francis Moment of Reflection/Holy Mass
October 17, 2021
Opening Mass of The Diocesan Synodal Process
Diocese of Fort Worth
October 2021
Synod Diocesan Contact Persons Named
November 2021
Synod Diocesan Team Named
December 2021
Team Meeting
February 2022 — April 15, 2022
Parish Listening Sessions
May 2022
Diocesan Pre-Synodal Meeting
Preparing & Submitting Diocesan Synthesis
October 2023
Synod of Bishops in Rome
Contacts:
Very Rev. Jonathan C. Wallis, V.G.
Synod Diocesan Contact Person
Paola Quintero-Araújo, MA
Synod Diocesan Contact Person
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