Bishop Gary Gordon invites you to help chart a course for our journey together, now and in the future, as the people of God. 


A synod is a listening and discernment process. The word synod is derived from an ancient Greek term that means “coming together” or “travelling together.”

Bishop Gary announced the formation of the Diocesan Permanent Pastoral Synod (DPPS) at Pentecost 2023. Now, we continue this journey, renewing the cycle of listening and discerning each year, with new questions emerging in every cycle.

As Pilgrims of Hope, we are united by faith in Jesus Christ and inspired to create spaces of encounter and mutual listening, as Timothy Cardinal Radcliffe O.P. reminds us in his Synod Meditation: "So what shared hope can we have?"

Everyone—parishioners, school communities, and all people of goodwill—is invited to participate in this journey of looking, listening, learning, and loving. Together, we can build a thriving community for all through the Spirit’s guidance.

The Diocese of Victoria Diocesan Permanent Pastoral Synod will allow us to continue our journey on the road of Communion, Participation, and Mission that began with Synod 2021-2024.

Watch the video on the Synod Spiritual Conversation below to learn more about the listening process that was originally developed during the Synod on Synodality.

RCDV sincerely thanks the Diocese of Nelson for graciously allowing us to share their video and music.

What is the Diocesan Permanent Pastoral Synod?  
2025 Listening Circle Questions  
Bishop Gary Gordon's Pastoral Letter Announcing the 2025 DPPS Questions  
What are Listening Circles?  
Join a Listening Circle  
What is Synodality?  
2025 Questions Infographic  
Reflection: Synodality makes us 'dare to listen'  
Synod Prayer  
Facilitators  
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If you'd like to learn more about upcoming Listening Circles in your parish, school, or community, please fill out the form and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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