Serving the Synod
The USCCB prepared a “Region XVI r
eport” as part of the synthesizing process. Our DD contribution is reflected in this regional summary which includes national organizations, religious orders, and educational institutions.
eport” as part of the synthesizing process. Our DD contribution is reflected in this regional summary which includes national organizations, religious orders, and educational institutions.Resources for the Continental Stage
Now is the time to build on the momentum the Spirit has already unleashed in the first stage of the global synod. Consider using the following resources to design and facilitate a gathering for synodal discernment on “Enlarge the Space in your Tent” with either your immediate community (parish, campus, ministry), or communities across your diocese or region.
Have you heard the Good News?!
On the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, members of CEAMA and Discerning Deacons presented a synthesis of their Pilgrimage to Mexico City as a respectful contribution to the Continental Stage of the Global Synod. Click below to read the report, or visit our Pilgrimage page for more highlights from our journey.
Discerning Deacons Thematic Forum
A Synodal Thematic Forum for the Global Synod on Synodality: What’s the Holy Spirit saying to you about women deacons? How could ordaining women as permanent deacons help or hinder our church to grow in journeying together into the future for communion, participation and mission?
Reports submitted by Discerning Deacons Synod Animators
Synodal Artwork
Educational Webinars
Synod Blog Posts
DD Synod Response: Women’s participation is a hallmark of synodality
As global delegates to the Second Session of the XVI Assembly of the Synod on Synodality
A faint light on the other side of the river
We’re in the final days of the month-long Synod Assembly in Rome. Casey and I are heading
“Called to remain open to a wider participation”
“These ten [study] groups…are called to remain open to a wider participation, that of the entire
Thanksgiving: “What comes from the Holy Spirit cannot be stopped”
The final document from the Synod states: “what comes from the Holy Spirit cannot be stopped.”
Co-responsible in the synodal project of peacemaking
The following text is excerpted from a reflection originally offered on the Third Sunday in Ordinary
Implementing Synod outcomes – what is ours to do?
Discerning Deacons recently gathered together with board members and several dedicated leaders at St. John’s Abbey