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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](../images/synod-understanding-key.jpg)
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Bulletin announcements
Each of the following PDFs has been created as an insert that can be used in parish bulletins.