Posted January 30, 2023

On Jan. 24, Archbishop Nelson Pérez joined young adults at the Catholic College Synodal Gathering at Neumann University for an evening of faith-sharing and fellowship. Following the example of the listening sessions of the universal church’s Synod on Synodality, the archbishop reflected with the students as they shared concerns and dreams for the church. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Archbishop Perez meets students during the Bingo ice breaker.

  • Students and animators write out words or phrases that are speaking most to their hearts on footprints to be placed under the tent with sacred items.

  • Catholic College Synodal Gathering

  • Students and animators extend their hands in prayer over Archbishop Perez and those who will be embarking on the pilgrimage.

  • The group starts the night with ice breakers to get to meet and know each other.

  • Students break into groups to discuss the artwork created by Becky McIntyre based on the reflection of students after the synod meeting at LaSalle University.

  • Students break into groups to discuss the artwork created by Becky McIntyre based on the reflection of students after the synod meeting at LaSalle University.

  • Becky McIntyre discusses the six pieces of art she created inspired by students reflections after the synod meeting at LaSalle University

  • Barbara McCrabb, USCCB representative, Msgr. Brian Hennessy, Coordinator for the archdiocesan phase

  • After students and animators wrote what spoke to their hearts at the time on a footprint they place them under the tent with sacred items brought from each school or Neumann group.

  • The group etend their hands over those who will be embarking on the pilgrimage, including Julia seen here.