Retreat for Synod implementation committee

GUYANA

The Synod Implementation Committee of the Diocese of Georgetown was on retreat Saturday, January 17 to Sunday 18. “The retreat provided a dedicated time for prayer, reflection, and discernment as the Committee continues the important work of implementing the recommendations of the Synod within the Diocese, in keeping with the spirit of synodality,” said a Catholic Media Guyana Facebook post.

Among the members of the Synod Implementation Committee include Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB of Georgetown. This local work forms part of a wider journey within the universal Church.

In 2021, the late Pope Francis launched the Synod on Synodality, inviting the entire Church into a renewed way of walking together. Synodality emphasises listening, dialogue, discernment, and shared responsibility among clergy, Religious, and laity, with the aim of deepening communion, participation, and mission.

In October 2025, Leah Casimero represented the Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) in Rome for the Jubilee of Synod Teams. “This gathering brought together Synod representatives from across the world and marked a significant transition in the synodal journey from listening to the establishment of concrete actions, ensuring that the fruits of the Synod take root in the daily life of local Churches,” the post said.

It continued, “As the Diocese continues this journey, the work of the Synod Implementation Committee stands as a concrete expression of the Church’s call to walk together, guided by the Holy Spirit, in service of God’s mission.”