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The National Synod Synthesis is findings drawn from over 700 pages of reports from the dioceses and other church organisations, associations and movements.

A statement from Bishop Robert Byrne CO confirming that the Diocesan Submission to the Universal Synod is now with the Bishops Conference of England and Wales.

Catholic Women Speak, an international forum for dialogue and awareness-raising around issues to do with women in the Catholic Church, invites Catholic women to take part in a survey that will form part of a submission to the Synodal process.

Bishop Robert spent the morning on Saturday 12 February with people from all over the Diocese and heard their feedback on the synod process to date.

As the Synodal process continues, YMT are delighted to be holding a webinar with Sr. Nathalie Becquart, Undersecretary to the Synod of Bishops at the Vatican

Announcing an online meeting for people in our Diocese who may not have had an opportunity to join a local group in their area, for us to listen to their perspective on Pope Francis’ call to walk together as a renewed way of being Church.

The Second Synod Assembly took place on the Saturday 11 December 2021 at St Aloysius, Hebburn.

The Vicariate for Faith & Mission have provided an update reflecting on the first month of the Synod.

Bishop Robert has made a video introducing the Synod & Year of the Eucharist in the Diocese.

As we embark on the Year of the Eucharist, Bishop Robert says,

"It's an opportunity, he says, to re–connect with the Sacramental Church – Christ in the Eucharist at the source and summit of our Catholic faith."

Bishops’ Conference have released a video by Bishop Robert as we are about to embark on a 'Year of the Eucharist'. It's an opportunity, he says, to re-connect with the Sacramental Church - Christ in the Eucharist at the source and summit of our Catholic faith.