2023 Diocesan Synod - Opening Mass and Day 1
On Friday 13 October, the Diocese of Parramatta kicked off its 2023 Diocesan Synod, a three-day gathering of over 280 delegates from across Western Sydney, the Blue Mountains and beyond to listen, discuss and pray about the future of the local Catholic Church under the theme "Behold I am doing a new thing" (Isaiah 43:19). The Diocesan Synod is an invitation to all to journey or walk together and to reflect the true nature of the Church as People of God. It is a time for the diocese to listen to the Spirit and discern the way forward, reflecting on its past, looking to the future, and making plans for growth and development.
This vidoe gives a minor glimps into the activity of an ongoing Diocesan Synod. Unlike Larger Synods that are under the presidency of the Pope, these synods differ in size, in leadership structure, and in its questions/addresses. The video can be found Here.
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