The extended timeline for the Synod will allow more time for an extended discernment from both the members of the Synodal Assembly, as well as the People of God. The Universal Phase of the Synod will be held in two parts, the first in October 2023 and the second a year later in October 2024.
The Continental Phase for North America will be a collaboration of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB). While geographically part of North America, given their long history of partnership and ongoing work of the different Encuentros, Mexico will participate in the Continental Phase through the Latin American Episcopal Council (CELAM).
The North American Continental Phase of the Synod has been planned in conjunction with representatives from USCCB & CCCB. Ten (10) Virtual Assemblies reflecting on the Document for the Continental Stage will take place in late 2022 and early 2023, including five (5) in English, three (3) in Spanish, and two (2) in French. Each bishop has nominated three to five delegates to participate in these Virtual Assemblies. Every North American Bishop is invited and encouraged to attend a virtual assembly of their choosing.
The North American Writing team, consisting of representatives from both the U.S. and Canadian Synod teams, will gather in early February 2023 for a writing retreat to compose a Continental Synthesis that will be submitted to the Secretariat for the Synod on March 31, 2023.
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