Final Synod Document

FINAL DOCUMENT TEXT (Sept 6, 2003)

Compilation of Session II Results
(by Fr. Tom Welbers)

2nd Session, June 27-28

• "Mission & Ministry" talk at 1st Session
• Instructions
• Preparation Booklet: Proposals & Strategies

1st Session, May 16-17

Background on the Synod:

• Archdiocesan Synod Website 
• Cardinal's Pastoral Letters on the Synod
• List of Delegates
• Articles on the Synod in The Tidings 

Draft Synod Documents (Adobe PDF files):

• Introduction, First Draft
• Introduction, Second Draft
• Proposals and Strategies, Second Draft

Links to References cited in Synod Documents:

• John Paul II, Ecclesia in America (1999)
• John Paul II, Tertio Millennio Adveniente (1994)
• John Paul II, Redemptoris Missio (1990)
• John Paul II, Christifideles Laici (1988)
• US Bishops, Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us (1999)
• Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Cardinal Roger Mahony, As I Have Done for You