Synod on Synodality

Over the past two years, the entire People of God, in all its diversity, has been participated in the Synod on Synodality, which focuses on the three pillars of a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission.

Below are the synthesis reports from the various phases of the synodal process.

• Diocesan Synthesis. Final synthesis report marks the completion of the parish phase of the Synod process and was submitted to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.      
• Diocesan Working Document. This document used during our Diocesan Pre-synodal Gathering. It outlines the process followed and includes the top 10 priorities and most common themes that emerged during the parish consultation phase.
• National Synthesis (in Spanish). Final synthesis report of U.S. dioceses marking the completion of the diocesan phase. 
• North American Final Document (in Spanish). Synthesis report from Continental Stage of the Synod, including the United States and Canada. 
• Synthesis Report - First Session Universal Phase. Synthesis Report adopted by the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on Saturday 28 October 2023.
• National Report - Interim Stage. The National Synthesis of the People of God in the United States of America for the Interim Stage marks the completion of the Interim Stage of the 2021-2024 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission. 

Click here to discover additional Synod resources and materials from the universal Church.