Synod at UIW

The Synod at UIW

Embracing synodality at the University of the Incarnate Word means that all of us, both individually and as a community, are involved in an ongoing process of revision and renewal. For these reasons we will be participating in the Synod process at the invitation of Pope Francis, the USCCB, and the Association of Catholic Colleges.*

The synodal process into which we are being invited to participate is our institutional mission. It is a mission of participation, of belonging, of inclusion, of dialogue, of equality. Its guiding principle, synodality, is a way of walking together. It is an opportunity, especially for us who are lay members of the Church, to build something together, to be creative, and to imagine a new University and - why not? - a new Church.*

*Excerpts from the Embracing Synodality at the University of the Incarnate Word ~ a message from Sr. Walter Maher, CCVI, Vice President for Mission and Ministry. Her full message may be found here.

Building Bridges: A Synodal Encounter between Pope Francis and University Students

Below you will find the historic encounter between Pope Francis and university students from North, Central, and South America, held on February 24, 2022. Pope Francis and university students shared concrete educational projects seeking to justly transform environmental and economic realities. Click the image below to watch:

Archdiocese of San Antonio - Living as a Synodal Church

On January 8, 2022, Auxiliary Bishop Mike Boulette and guest speakers: Prof. Rafael Luciani and Fr. David McCallum, SJ from the Commissions of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops in Rome explained how everyone can participate in the consultation process during this online encounter. More resources from the Archdiocese of San Antonio can be found on their website.