We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name.
With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts; Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it.
We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder. Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions.
Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and what is right.
All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, in the communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever. Amen.
In April 2024, the Diocese of Fargo will hold its first Synod since 1951. Below are some resources to help you understand what a diocesan synod is and how we are preparing for it.
The following articles appeared in New Earth magazine about the Diocese of Fargo Synod. Click on the title to read the story.
Title: | Next steps for the diocesan synod | |
Date: | January 2023 | |
Author: | Bishop John Folda | |
Title: | A synod for the Diocese of Fargo | |
Date: | June 2022 | |
Author: | Bishop John Folda | |
Title: | Go and make disciples of all nations | |
Date: | June 2022 | |
Author: | Steven Splonskowski |
This timeline is available for download in the following formats:
Color flyer (PDF) Black and White flyer (PDF)
Bishop Folda and members of the diocesan staff participated in 16 listening sessions throughout the Diocese of Fargo in January, February and March 2023. Because of weather, one final session had to be rescheduled for May 2023. The notes are available on the Synod Listening Sessions page.
In the fall of 2022, parishioners were invited to particiapte in a parish self-assessment. Results can be found on the Synod Parish Self-Assessment Survey page.
For more information on the Eucharistic Revival, visit the Eucharistic Revival page.