Bishop Matano will join Pope Francis by also opening the synod at the diocesan level with the celebration of  Holy Mass this Sunday, October 10 at 11:15am at the Sacred Heart Cathedral (296 Flower City Pk., Rochester).
   We cordially invite to join Bishop Matano as we embark on this journey together as a diocese in this synod titled “ For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission”. We also encourage you to invite anyone interested in celebrating the opening of this exciting journey.

To learn more about the synod, please visit the following links:

• Preparatory Document: https://www.synod.va/en/news/preparatory-document.html
• Vademecum (Official handbook): https://www.synod.va/en/news/vademecum-for-the-synod-on-synodality.html