Synod
Bishop Rhoades is pleased to announce the 1st Diocesan Synod in 100 years
Prayer for Synod 2026
Blessed Trinity,
source of our life and our unity,
we ask for your presence with and within us
as we undertake this synodal journey.
Create in us
and all those responsible for preparing the synod,
a discerning spirit.
Help us to deepen our relationship with you
and with one another over the months and weeks ahead.
Grow in us the fire of your love,
that we may eagerly respond to your loving invitation
to spread the joy of the Gospel,
and to serve the poor, suffering, and vulnerable.
Form us to be better disciples,
creating vibrant, mission-oriented communities of
faith, hope, and charity.
We ask this through the intercession of our diocesan patrons,
Mary, the Immaculate Conception, and St. Matthew.
Amen.