On October 6, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI opened the Twelfth Ordinary Synod of Bishops at the Church of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. The theme of this synod is “The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church.”
In his homily at the opening Mass, Pope Benedict said:
Only the Word of God can change the depths of man’s heart, and so it is important that with it both individual believers and the community enter into an ever-growing intimacy. The Synodal Assembly will direct its attention to this truth which is fundamental to the life and the mission of the Church. Nourishing herself with the Word of God is for her the first and fundamental responsibility.”
From now through the conclusion of the Synod on October 26th, the USCCB will bring you reports from the Synod authored by the Most Reverend Gerald F. Kicanas, Bishop of Tucson. Bishop Kicanas is the Vice President of the USCCB and a delegate to the Synod.
