Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ was one of the participants at the recently ended Synod on Synodality, held in Rome in October 2023. The Synod, convened by Pope Francis, brought together men and women, bishops, priests, and theologians, from all around the world to explore the concept of synodality (communal participation) and its application within the Church. The Synod marked a significant milestone in the Catholic Church's commitment to inclusive and participatory decision-making. Participants met for all the month of October, working full days, Monday to Saturday.