Diocese of Linares begins its 46th Synodal Assembly

The Diocese of Linares began its 46th Synodal Assembly on Friday, October 16, at San Miguel Arcángel College in Linares. The assembly, which includes members of the diocesan community, continues through Saturday, October 17.

The gathering focuses on a narrative of the synodal process from 2020 to 2026. Participants are meeting to review their shared history, collect lessons learned over the last several years, and determine future steps for the Church's mission based on the Gospel.

The assembly seeks to connect synodal experiences with the daily lives of parishes, pastoral communities, and pastoral agents to address current evangelization challenges. This process of communal discernment and listening has been part of the diocese's pastoral identity since 1979, when Bishop Carlos Camus established the permanent synod.