The upcoming closure of the Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on 29 October 2023 will mark the end of a two-year synodal process involving millions of people from around the world.
The Synod has been a time of great hope and renewal for the Catholic Church, an opportunity for Catholics of all ages, conditions and backgrounds to come together and reflect on the nature of the Church and its mission in today’s world.
The Synod generated much debate and discussion and raised a number of challenges and opportunities for the Church. Some of the key themes that emerged included the need for greater lay participation in the life of the Church, the need for greater openness and dialogue with other religions and cultures, and the need for a more inclusive and welcoming Church for all.
The closing of the Synod will be an important moment to reflect on what the Church has learned from this process. Pope Francis will deliver an address in which he will present the conclusions of the Synod and indicate the way forward for the Church.
NOTICE
On 29 October 2023, the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, at 10:00 a.m., on the occasion of the Conclusion of the Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, the Holy Father Francis will preside at the Eucharistic Celebration in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Members of the Synod of Bishops will be able to concelebrate with the Holy Father:
– the Patriarchs and Cardinals, who will be in the Chapel of St. Sebastian at 9.15 a.m., wearing the white damask mitre;
– Archbishops, Bishops and Priests, who will be in the Constantine Arm at 9.00 a.m., wearing: Archbishops and Bishops, amice, surplice, cincture and white mitre; Priests, amice, surplice and cincture.
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Patriarchs, Cardinals, Archbishops and Bishops, and all those who, in accordance with the Motu Proprio “Pontificalis Domus”, make up the Pontifical Chapel and who, having received the required Notification through the e-mail address: [email protected], wish to participate in the liturgical celebration without concelebrating, wearing the proper choral habit, are requested to present themselves at the altar of the Confessio before 9.30 a.m. in order to take their place at the altar. 30 a.m., to take the place that will be indicated to them by the Pontifical Masters of Ceremonies.
Vatican City, 20 October 2023
By mandate of the Holy Father
+ Diego Ravelli
Tit. Archbishop of Recanati
Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations
