Communication, listening to one another, and walking together with Jesus Christ is the encouraging message of Pope Francis and the theme of this week's episode of Big City Catholics. This month of October begins a very special time in the Church where unity in the diversity of Catholics is highlighted. We see this through the beginning of the Synod, the consistory of new cardinals, and the installation of the Regional Episcopal Vicars at the local level. Bishop Brennan urges us to connect in partnership to maintain a strong Catholic presence through preserving human dignity and standing in solidarity.