| SYNOD 2024 – CARDINAL TOBIN SHARES PRE-SYNOD MESSAGE WITH FAITHFUL (VIDEO) Watch Cardinal Tobin’s video message (English | Spanish) to all the faithful of the Archdiocese of Newark as he prepares to head to the second and final session of the Synod on Synodality in Rome, which starts on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Throughout October, Cardinal Tobin will provide weekly video updates from this global gathering of bishops, clergy, and laypeople. To learn more about the Synod on Synodality in the Archdiocese of Newark, visit www.rcan.org. |
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In the latest edition of Rejoice in the Lord, Cardinal Tobin writes: Synodality is not about changing Church teaching. It is about the way we journey together, listening to one another, sharing each other’s hopes and dreams, joys and sorrows. As Pope Francis teaches us, synodality is a way of living, learning and working together that trusts in the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. The spiritual conversion that is needed to make synodality an effective ecclesial style can only come through prayerful discernment of God’s will for His Church. During the days of retreat that will precede Synod 2024, the participants will be asked to pray for the grace to serve as co-responsible leaders who are called to communion, participation, and mission in and through the Church… Read Cardinal Tobin’s full letter to the faithful in English or Spanish. |