Philadelphia, Pa., May 24, 2018 / 13:36 pm
In an effort to highlight the voices of young people ahead of the Synod on Youth this fall, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia is periodically offering his column space in the diocesan newspaper to young adults over the next four months.
"With a synod of the world's bishops focusing on young people scheduled for this October, hearing directly from the young and those engaged in guiding them can be a great resource," he wrote.
The 2018 Synod will take place this October. Bishops from around the world will meet to discuss the theme, "Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment."
In preparation for the gathering, the Vatican sent out a survey asking young people around the world about their experiences and beliefs. In March, 315 young adults were invited to the Vatican for a pre-synod gathering. They released a document summarizing their discussions at the end of the meeting.