The 2023 Synod of Bishops in Rome focused on: A Synodal Church of Communion, Participation and Mission. The Synod has concluded and the final report “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission” has been published.
A further publication is also available, “Note of the Holy Father Francis to accompany the Final Document of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops”.
Other information on the Synod, including the national response, can be found on the Diocese of Paisley website.
Ahead of the Synod, Pope Francis invited all Catholics in every diocese across the world to consider and respond to what these issues mean to us all. Saint Joseph’s response to this call can be read here.
As some of the issues raised by parishioners were specific to our own Parish, the Pastoral Council produced a separate summary of these suggested improvements. The Pastoral Council have continued to address the concerns raised. This included an update on progress in May 2023.
If you are interested in hearing more about the Pastoral Council work, please email us at stjosephclarkston@rcdop.org.uk.