Synodality in a ‘Missionary Key’? Minnesota Archdiocese Provides Compelling Example

Courtesy photo(L-R) Yen Fasano facilitates a contribution from Father Stan Mader during a synod listening session in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. . Cover art of the pastoral letter by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minnesota. The archdiocese concluded its three-year synod this past June

ANALYSIS: In contrast to the way synodality has been exploited in places like Germany, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis synod’s aim hasn’t been to dilute the Gospel, but to enhance Catholics’ ability to live and witness to it.