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The illustration above is provided by the Vatican office of the synod. I love this portrayal of a dynamic journeying church, a church on the road, a church energized by baptismal call. It is a church I recognize locally and worldwide. It is a church of disciples accompanied and led by bishops walking among us as servant leaders.
The retirement of Rochester NY Bishop Salvatore Matano and the appointment of Bishop John Bonnici are occasioning local media coverage. Here are some resources to supplement that coverage.
1. Speech by Pope Leo XIV on the role of the bishop3. Links for streaming the March 19, 2:00 PM installation ritual:
4. Mailing address for messages to Bishop John Bonnici or retiring Bishop Salvatore Matano:
Diocese of Rochester1150 Buffalo RoadRochester NY 14624
In hope,
Susan Schantz SSJ
