Understanding the synod

What is a synod? What is synodality? In the interest of making these topics more understandable for all Catholics, the Diocese of Erie is pleased to present a series of articles written by Maria Caulfield, graduate theology student at Franciscan University of Steubenville and executive assistant to the offices of the Vicar General and the Chancery.

Key terms

What is a synod?

what is synodality?

What is the sensus fidei fidelium?



Bulletin announcements

Each of the following PDFs has been created as an insert that can be used in parish bulletins.

Single-page overview introducing the synod

What is a synod?

What is the synod on synodality?

What is the sensus fidei fidelium?

What is discernment?