Sunday 17th October, 2021 will be the official opening of the Diocesan phase of the Pre-synodal process. It will take place at the Holy Cross Cathedral with a Holy Mass to be officiated by the Archbishop at 8.30am. All  parishes in the Archdiocese are expected to join in praying for the success of the Synod on this day. We  should include the success of the Synod as part of the intentions of the Masses celebrated on  Sunday and express same intention during the Prayer of the Faithful. The prayer of the Synod should also be said at all masses.