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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.”

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.