About us Vision The Synod, 2021 - 2023 Pope Francis has formally opened The Synod in Rome (9/10 October 2021) with dioceses across the world following the weekend after (16/17 October). The overall theme is ‘For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission’. Archdiocese of Birmingham involvement in The Synod The Diocesan phase runs from October 2021 – April 2022. During which each individual faithful can participate in the diocesan consultation. This phase will end locally with a pre-synodal assembly: the culminating moment of diocesan discernment. The work to be undertaken across the Archdiocese during the Synodal process will be done in conjunction with the ongoing implementation of the Diocesan Vision, Unfolding God’s Plan Diocesan point of contact Canon Paul Fitzpatrick is the Chair of the diocesan Synodal Pathway Committee. You can contact Canon Paul directly at [email protected] Synod Resources Watch! Archbishop Bernard's Pastoral Letter on the Synodal Pathway Watch! Explaining the Synod process with Fr Jan Nowotnik Adsumus Prayer for the Synod Holy Father's Address to the Faithful Suggested tools for reflecting, sharing and responding to the questions of the Synod The Spiritual Conversation Discerning the path for your diocese Synodal Process Preparatory Document Synod Vademecum Mgr Tim Menezes - Time to Reflect, October 2021, Synodality Synod website Pray for the Synod website and app Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales website The Synod - FAQ's