A Synodal Church
The synod is a call to pray, listen and discern together what the Holy Spirit is saying to the church today – for the sake of the church’s evangelizing mission.
In 2021, Pope Francis opened a multi-year synodal process to renew our common journey forward. This began the 2021-2024 synod, “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission.”
For questions about the Synod, contact the Synod team at synod@archatl.com.
Atlanta Reports
The first consultations for the Archdiocese of Atlanta occurred in 2022. The report is available in the following languages:
The Interim Stage of the Synod called for a second round of consultations during Lent in 2024. The report is available in the following languages:
National Reports
The following conclusion reports are available from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB):
Next Steps
The Synod has entered the implementation phase that will end with an Ecclesial Assembly at the Vatican in October 2028. The General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops published two documents to guide our next steps:
- Final Document from the XVI Assembly
- Pathways for the Implementation Phase of the Synod
The archdiocesan bishops and synod team continue to meet to discern how to best support what next steps the Holy Spirit may be calling for the church in north and central Georgia.
For questions about the Synod, contact the team at synod@archatl.com.
