What Does Synodality Mean for You?
People from around the world share what synodality means to them - showcasing a rich diversity of approaches that ultimately leads us to closer communion with Christ, and one another.
In October 2025, the School for Synodality attended the Jubilee of Synodal Teams at the Vatican, where these interviews were filmed. It was an opportunity to hear from keynote speakers (including Pope Leo), attend workshops on various aspects and topics, to meet other synodally-minded people, and be in fellowship with one another.
Cardinal Mario Grech
Cardinal Mario Grech is the Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops, and Bishop Emeritus of Gozo. We asked him at the Jubilee of Synodal Teams "what does synodality mean for you?".
Jake Magill, Northern Ireland
Jake Magill from the Diocese of Armagh shares whats synodality means for him. Speaking from his context in Northern Ireland, he shares about positive experiences of synodal listening exercises with young people.
Noah Walczuch, Germany
Noah Walczuch, a Seminarian from Germany, is a member of the synodal team in the Regensburg Diocese. He reflects on how using the word 'synodality' upfront can be a barrier, but through a gentle introduction to the Conversation in the Spirit method he found a positive response.
Trisha Pardo, United States
Trisha Pardo from California in the United States is new to Synodality, and yet realised her youth ministry is already using synodal methods and "the Lord works beautifully through it".
István Gégény, Hungary
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István Gégény shares his enthusiasm for the growth of synodality in his country, and how this renewal of the Catholic Church is not just for Catholics but all the people of Hungary.
Deacon Geert de Cubber, Belgium
Deacon Geert de Cubber, from the Diocese of Ghent in Belgium, reflects on the positive affect of leading Diocese-level councils in a synodal way, and how this can make a difference on a local level.
Jacob Williamson from the Diocese of Pittsburgh, United States, reflects on how synodal methods can be used to improve the relationship between the 'established' and 'emerging' (youth) Church. He recently brought together hundreds of bishops, students, educators for Conversations in the Spirit together, with great success.
Jacob Williamson,
United States
