Opening of the next synod   #13

The next Synod of Bishops will open locally in October, 2021, officially on October 10 in Rome and October 17 in each of the dioceses of the world.  Prior to this opening, the general -secretariat will send each of the bishops a preparatory document, a handbook for training, and logistics for the local event.  Each bishop will have appointed a contact person or committee to lead the local consultation.  After this consultation, the input will be synthesized into a cohesive document to be submitted to the U.S. Bishops as part of the second step of this process.