which will take place in Rome in October 2023 on the theme of Synodality: Communion, Participation and Mission. Over 2,000 submissions were received in the Diocese of Hamilton, including both individual and group responses. Every effort was made to include your thoughts in the Diocesan summary, which is provided below for your further reflection. The Diocesan summary was forwarded to the Assembly of Ontario Bishops (ACBO) and is included in the summary of responses which were received from the Dioceses and Eparchies in Ontario. A copy of this summary report is provided below for your further reflection.
The preparation for the Synod of Bishops in 2023 continues as reports of each country and continent are prepared based on the local reports. Let us pray for the success of the synod and for the guidance of the Holy Spirit as the Church embarks on the path of synodality – the way of walking together with the Lord.
Summary from the Diocese of Hamilton, entitled "Audito Vocatione."
Regional Synodal Synthesis Report, dated July 8th, 2022. (French Version)
Synod on Synodality, dated August 31, 2022.
Released October 2022, entitled "Enlarge the Space of Your Tent."
Released February 21, 2023
More resources on the Continental Stage can be found on the Synod website.
"Celebrating a Synod means walking on the same road, walking together. Let us look at Jesus. First, he encounters the rich man on the road; he then listens to his questions, and finally he helps him discern what he must do to inherit eternal life. Encounter, listen and discern. I would like to reflect on these three verbs that characterize the Synod.""